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In History / High School | 2014-11-13

William Tweed’s legacy is best compared to which of the following?

A. A famous inventor who developed a new tool for factories
B. A philanthropist who worked to improve slum conditions
C. A politician who supported Marxist communist principles
D. A criminal who took bribes and stole money to get rich

Asked by angelatrapp97

Answer (2)

William Tweed's legacy is most likely most closely tied to answer D) a criminal who took bribes and stole money to get rich. William Tweed was a "political boss" in the 1800s who was leader of the Democratic Party's political machine known as Tammany Hall.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

William Tweed's legacy is best represented by option D, as he was a criminal known for taking bribes and embezzling funds during his time as the leader of Tammany Hall in New York City. He orchestrated extensive corruption that led to his eventual arrest and conviction. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the corruption of political power.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-08-12

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