1. How did Thomas Nast help to bring about Boss Tweed's downfall? Thomas Nast is highly regarded for putting forth detailed political cartoons, depicting Boss Tweed, which later on led to his downfall. He sought to bring out the corruption that was occurring behind closed doors and showe...

This cartoon was chosen because it is funny that there isn't anyone who can say who stole the money. It is a satire and it was sketched by a famous cartoonist of that era called Thomas Nast. Thomas Nast started a campaign against William Tweed. Tweed wanted to end Nast's campaign by talkin...