Question

9 multiple choice 1 point why did boss tweed offer a bribe to the political cartoonist thomas nast? he wanted thomas nast to draw more realistic cartoons of him. he wanted thomas nast to join his political machine. he was afraid that the cartoons would show the public how corrupt he was. he didnt feel like the cartoons were showing how big and powerful he really was. clear my selection

Explanation:

Thomas Nast's cartoons were exposing Boss Tweed's corruption. Boss Tweed tried to bribe him to stop the negative - portraying cartoons that could damage his public image.

Answer:

He was afraid that the cartoons would show the public how corrupt he was.