How did Samuel J.Tilden make a significant impact in his fight against political corruption in New York City, particularly targeting Tammany Hall and Boss William Tweed? He supported Tammany Hall's efforts to reform the city's sanitation system to combat public health crises. He advocated for the expansion of Tammany Hall's influence to ensure better representation of immigrants in local politics. He proposed legislation to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund public works projects in New York City. He led prosecutions that resulted in the exposure and imprisonment of Boss Tweed for embezzlement and graft.

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How did Samuel J.Tilden make a significant impact in his fight against political corruption in New York City, particularly targeting Tammany Hall and Boss William Tweed? He supported Tammany Hall's efforts to reform the city's sanitation system to combat public health crises. He advocated for the expansion of Tammany Hall's influence to ensure better representation of immigrants in local politics. He proposed legislation to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund public works projects in New York City. He led prosecutions that resulted in the exposure and imprisonment of Boss Tweed for embezzlement and graft.

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The correct answer is: **He led prosecutions that resulted in the exposure and imprisonment of Boss Tweed for embezzlement and graft.**Samuel J. Tilden rose to prominence as a reformer who fought against the corrupt political machine of Tammany Hall and its leader, William "Boss" Tweed. Tilden, as a New York State Assemblyman and later Governor, played a key role in investigating and prosecuting Tweed and his associates. This led to Tweed's conviction and imprisonment, significantly weakening Tammany Hall's grip on New York City politics.

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