Question

Who was the leader of the political machine that controlled New York in the late 1800s using birbery and intimidation?

Answer 1

William Marcy boss tweed.

It is not a. because Nast was the one who actually was against tweed.

Neither is it the other ones.

Answer 2

Your answer is: William Marcy "Boss" Tweed

The leader of the  Democratic Party political machine that pretty much controlled New York.
It wasn't an ACTUAL machine, just so you know, but rather it was an organization that took control through bribing and intimidating people, digging up dirt, etc.
~Hope this helps!