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Who was a political boss in New York city during the 1860s - 1870s who controlled elections and the political process?
"Boss" Tweed
Who was the political ring leader who defrauded New York City?
Boss Tweed
Political ring leader who defrauded new york city?
Boss Tweed
Who was the influential political boss who ran Tammany Hall in New York City?
He was a man universally known as "Boss" Tweed.
Political machine active in New York City in the late 1800s?
William Magear "Boss" Tweed.
Which political cartoonist from Harper's weekly helped to bring down new York's city's boss tweed?
B william Jenney
Which political cartoonist from Harpers weekly helped to bring down New York City's boss Tweed?
B william Jenney
What was the corrupt city boss that ran New York city from 1869-1871?
William "Boss" Tweed was the corrupt city boss who ran New York City from 1869 to 1871. Tweed was the leader of the political organization known as Tammany Hall, which gained power through bribery, kickbacks, and voter fraud. Tweed's reign was marked by widespread corruption and financial mismanagement.
What is a ward boss?
A ward boss is the leader of the political machine, in a particular area (ward) of the city.
One weapon that was used to put Boss Tweed leader of New York City's infamous Tweed Ring in jail was?
the political cartoons of Thomas Nast.
What government official was responsible for ending the power of Boss William Tweed in New York City?
Boss Tweed was the nickname of William Marcy of New York City. He had risen through the political ranks in New York City and became the chairman of the New York City Board of Supervisors. He was in position to handle most of the city's contracts with vendors. Reportedly he was making one million dollars a month in the late 1860's by cheating with city contracts. The governor of New York Samuel J. Tilden was responsible for ending this corruption and it brought him national attention.
What city was William Tweed in control of?
Boss Tweed controlled New York City.
