Which of the Following Is True of William Tweed

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of William Tweed?

• A) He founded the Populist party and, like many populists at the time, used his influence to cut down on the number of contracts between business leaders and politicians.
• B) He was a prominent figure in Chicago who put an end to the patronage system, causing many party bosses in other areas to remove it as well.
• C) He founded the Greenback party and used his platform to cut back significantly on the number of immigrants allowed into American cities.
• D) He was the mayor of Kansas City and, due to his corruption, did little to bring structure, stability, and services to the city's communities.
• E) He controlled the Tammany Hall ring in New York City, and like other party bosses, used a "machine" or network of neighborhood activists and officials to govern.

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