What does the cartoon in Source 2 suggest about New York City and Boss Tweed?

Question

A. 

That the city is a diverse melting pot, despite Tweed’s efforts to prevent it.

B. 

That Tweed controlled the city and its politics and no one could change that.

C. 

That New Jersey and New York were the same and Tweed was in charge of both.

D. 

That Tweed needed to be prosecuted and removed from power to save the city.

Answer 1

Based on the context of the question regarding a cartoon in Source 2 that features Boss Tweed and New York City, the best answer would likely be:

B. That Tweed controlled the city and its politics and no one could change that.

Political cartoons from that era often depict Boss Tweed as a powerful figure exerting significant influence over New York City, highlighting the extent of his control and the corruption within the city's politics.