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Who was the leader of Tammany Hall in New York City during the late 1800s?

a. Andrew Carnegie
b. P.T. Barnum
c. William Tweed
d. John
d. Rockefeller

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William Tweed was the leader
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The leader of Tammany Hall in New York City during the late 1800s was William M. Tweed. Nicknamed the "Boss," he conned the city out of over $20 million for counterfeit contracts, tax loopholes, and budget claims.
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