What was the profession of Boss Tweed before he entered politics?

The Rise and Fall of Boss Tweed in 19th Century New York City

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Baker
Tailor
Chairmaker
Blacksmith
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political organization did Boss Tweed use to gain influence?
The Whig Party
Tammany Hall
The Republican Party
The Green Party
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were some of the key members of the Tweed Ring?
John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan
Thomas Nast and Harper
Peter B. Sweeney and Richard B. Connolly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much money is estimated to have been stolen by the Tweed Ring?
$1 million to $10 million
$500 million to $1 billion
$30 million to $200 million
$5 million to $25 million
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did Thomas Nast play in the downfall of Boss Tweed?
He created cartoons that exposed Tweed's corruption
He was a judge who sentenced Tweed
He was Tweed's lawyer
He was a member of the Tweed Ring
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the public's reaction to Thomas Nast's cartoons?
They supported Tweed even more
They were amused but indifferent
They ignored them
They were outraged and demanded action
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was Boss Tweed finally arrested and convicted?
1865
1873
1880
1890
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