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In the late 19th century, local governments in many U.S. cities were controlled by political machines. Which of the following was one of the characteristics of political machines?
They were involved in various forms of corruption.
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These were organized groups that controlled the activities of a political party in a city?
political machines
In the late 1800s often controlled local governments?
political machines
In the late 1800s what often controlled local government?
political machines
Why did some immigrants support 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.
How did bosses and political machines control city government?
Bosses and political machines controlled the city governments using intimidation. Assainations happened and labor unions formed to control the local governments.
Why did some immigrants support the political machine?
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.
Well-organized groups that controlled political elections and all decisions related to the workings of a city are known as which one of the following?
Political machines
How did political machines control cities during the Gilded Age?
Political machines controlled the activities of political parties in the city. Ward bosses, precinct captains, and the city boss worked to ensure that their candidates were elected and that city government worked to their advantage.
How would you use the word 'political machine' in a sentence?
"Chicago's Boss Daley controlled one of the most formidable political machines the nation had ever seen."
What did political machines like Tammany Hall do that created problems during the late 1800s?
took bribes, controlled contracts,and embezzled money
What did a an organized group called a political machine control the actions of?
A political machine was an organized group that controlled the actions of a community. Tammany Hall was one of the most infamous U.S. political machines. It controlled New York City politics from the 1790s to the 1960s. Its most infamous period was under Tweed in the mid-19th century.
What played a major role in seeking and achieving economic equality for members?
political machines political machines
