USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Martin Van Buren and his Albany Regency soon began controlling the policy of Tammany Hall. This included pushing for the state referendum that eventually granted the right to vote in New York State to all free white men in 1821. After voting rights were expanded, Tammany Hall could further increase its political power.

Detailed explanation-2: -For the urban poor, the political machine and the ‘boss’ provided tangible benefits, such as help in emergencies, government jobs, and a variety of social services. The political machine also provided entertainment for the lower classes through rallies, speeches, picnics, parades, and other fanfare.

Detailed explanation-3: -Political machines controlled the politicians and city decision makers. They made sure that enough people came out to vote in elections in order to keep the candidate that they wanted in control. Doing this ensured that laws and decisions made within the city pleased the boss.

Detailed explanation-4: -political machines offered services to voters and businesses in exchange for political or financial support. they gained control of local govt. in cities such as NYC, chicago, baltimore, and san francisco.