THE PROGRESSIVE ERA 1900 1917
THE MUCKRAKERS OF THE PROGRESSIVE ERA
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Question
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What is a Political Machine?
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A ballot box
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A political group with an authoritative boss who keeps power through corruption
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A political group who seek to expose the corruption in politics
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A polling machine which counts votes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines “political machine” as, “a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state".
Detailed explanation-2: -In politics, a boss is a person who controls a faction or local branch of a political party. They do not necessarily hold public office themselves; most historical bosses did not, at least during the times of their greatest influence.
Detailed explanation-3: -William Tweed, the “boss” of Tammany Hall, played a major role in New York City politics during the mid-1800s.
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