The political machines in the United States were significantly weakened during the Progressive Era. Private citizens became much more involved in government, while social, political, and economic reform occurred on every level.
A rapid increase of immigrants in cities where they were unprepared for a huge population surge.
A.
the secret ballot
B.
the spoils system
C.
antitrust legislation
D.
universal suffrage
They would become unresponsive.
political machines
Name two ways in which political machines held power.
People without ability or experience became officials.
political bosses
A political machine is a political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts. The Political Machine causes major problems by controlling democracy and allowing favors to be used to influence voters
political machines help out the poor and the new immigrants Poeple were grateful for the assistance they received from them.
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
I think some immigrants supported political machines because they could run for office aswell...
Some of the political machines in cities were controlled by people who were immigrants themselves a generation or so ago. An example would be the Irish in Boston.
political machines
Some of the political machines in cities were controlled by people who were immigrants themselves a generation or so ago. An example would be the Irish in Boston.
political machines political machines
took bribes, controlled contracts,and embezzled money
edi the political people
Name two ways in which political machines held power.
People without ability or experience became officials.