USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the late nineteenth century, the rapid influx of immigrants and large number of poor laborers gave rise to political machines. These groups were primarily concerned with ____
A
Providing basic social services in exchange for votes
B
Accelerating social reform efforts such as voting rights and equal access to education
C
Enforcing strict immigration laws in order that social welfare systems would not be overwhelmed
D
The westward expansion of the United States
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late 19th century? the rapid influx of immigrants made it difficult for local governments to provide basic services.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why were immigrants from southern and Eastern Europe in the late 19th century welcomed by industrialists? The immigrants were willing to work for lower wages than most workers.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century? The rapid influx of immigrants made it difficult for local governments to provide basic services. Federal restrictions prevented voters from influencing government decisions at the local level.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laissez-faire ideology influenced government policies toward labor relations and Reconstruction.

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