Question

Who ran the political machine that controlled New York City in the late 1800s?

A.
William Tweed

B.
Thomas Durant

C.
Leland Stanford

D.
Joseph Pulitzer

Answer 1

William Magear Tweed (April 3, 1823 – April 12, 1878) – often erroneously referred to as William Marcy Tweed (see below),[1] and widely known as "Boss" Tweed – was an American politician most notable for being the "boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York City and State.

Answer 2

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