Question

cartoonists thomas nast chose the tiaer as a sumbol
the unlimited power of the robber barons
the corrupt local government of new york city
the influx of immigrants and their impact on the us
the impact of trust - busting on business in the us

Explanation:

Thomas Nast was a political cartoonist. He used the tiger to symbolize the corrupt local government of New York City, particularly Tammany Hall.

Answer:

The corrupt local government of New York City