Why is Thomas Nast famous?

A.
He wrote articles calling for an end to segregation in the South.

B.
He campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote.

C.
He took photographs of immigrants to bring attention to their plight.

D.
He helped bring down Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall with his political cartoons.

Question

Why is Thomas Nast famous?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  He wrote articles calling for an end to segregation in the South.   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  He campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote.   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  He took photographs of immigrants to bring attention to their plight.   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  He helped bring down Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall with his political cartoons.

darrenmadx · Answer

D. He helped bring down Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall with his political cartoons.

darrenmadx · Answer

Thomas Nast was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon". He was the scourge of Democratic Representative "Boss" Tweed and the Tammany Hall Democratic party political machine.