Thomas Nast was a muckraker following William Marcy “Boss” Tweed, a powerful New York City politician. What were muckrakers during the Gilded Age? A. Politicians dedicated to preserving corruption
B. Artists dedicated to exposing rotten parts of America
C. Policemen dedicated to arresting all corrupt politicians
D. Gardeners who sold their services for a small fee

B.  Artists dedicated to exposing rotten parts of America

Explanation:

The Muckrakers were a group of people who rose during the progressive Era. Their main purpose is to expose the corrupt actions that carried out by government officials during that time.

Most of the time, Public use the word 'Muckrakers' are used to describe the journalists who publish the story about corruption to the public.

But, those journalists weren't doing their job alone. Sometimes, artists also create exposé on corrupt political through their artwork. Thomas Nast is one of them. He's known for his caricatures that contain mockery of corrupt politicians such as Marcy Tweed.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.

cultural achievements of the 1920's 2010  

1. cultural achievements and african american achievements in the 1920’s  

2. art and literature charles lindberg flew from ny to paris, france. became national hero; first transatlantic flight.  

3. greenwich village (new york) and the south side (chicago)  many artists, writers, and intellectuals flocked to these areas to share ideas  people lead bohemian, or artistic and unconventional, lifestyles