USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Political machines provided new city dwellers with necessities such as jobs, housing, and police protection in exchange. Supporters of laissez-faire generally favored this.

Detailed explanation-2: -Political machines started as grass roots organizations to gain the patronage needed to win the modern election. Having strong patronage, these “clubs” were the main driving force in gaining and getting out the “straight party vote” in the election districts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Political machines provided immigrants with jobs, services, and support that the government did not give. City dwellers were able to gain votes and support.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the turn of the 20th century, many U.S. cities were run by collections of self-serving political machines. These organizations controlled access to political power by rigging votes, buying people’s loyalty-and their ballots.