WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE
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Question
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What positive things did political machines provide to the working poor and immigrants?
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Housing reform, business reform
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housing, jobs, food, and medical care
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stricter business laws and better pay
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fraudulent votes, newspaper coverage of problems
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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: -Political machines provided immigrants with jobs, services, and support that the government did not give. City dwellers were able to gain votes and support.
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