WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE
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Question
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During the late 1800’s political machines gained tremendous power in the political area. What was one reason for this?
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They did not accept graft as part of their income
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They demanded many needed political reforms
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They provided jobs and assistance to many immigrants
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They were honest and attracted support
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -HOW DID POLITICAL MACHINES CONTROL CITIES? During the late 1800s, many cities were run by THESE organized groups, headed by a city boss, that controlled the activities of a political party. Political machines offered services to people and businesses in exchange for THIS.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some ways political machines held political power was through grafting, deal exchanges, and fraud.
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