The spirit of Tweed is mighty still.
Which statement best interprets the message of this cartoon?
(1 point)
Responses
Boss Tweed was unfairly blamed for corruption in New York's government.
Boss Tweed was unfairly blamed for corruption in New York's government.
Boss Tweed's arrest marked the end of corruption in New York's government.
Boss Tweed's arrest marked the end of corruption in New York's government.
Boss Tweed was gone, but corruption was still a problem in New York's government.
Boss Tweed was gone, but corruption was still a problem in New York's government.
Boss Tweed would eventually regain control of New York's government and resume his corrupt ways.
1 answer
The statement that best interprets the message of the cartoon is:
Boss Tweed was gone, but corruption was still a problem in New York's government.
This interpretation aligns with the phrase "The spirit of Tweed is mighty still," suggesting that even though Tweed himself was no longer in power, the corruption he represented persisted.
