Political machines in the late 1800s built support through a combination of patronage, corruption, and social services. They often provided jobs, housing, and food to immigrants and the urban poor in exchange for votes, creating a network of loyalty. Machines also engaged in bribery and election fraud to secure victories. By cultivating personal relationships and addressing the immediate needs of constituents, they solidified their power in local politics.
Leaders tried to build support for their views by organizing political parties.
Rollback (APEX)
By allowing protesters to share information and build support for political movements.
Machines were used to build even the first automobiles.
The building has machines that build it
They build the machines that make pizza.
Leaders tried to build support for their views by organizing political parties.
Some advantages of political machines were that they provided order and could sometimes restructure city governments to benefit their constituents. However, there were numerous disadvantages: corruption, poor service, and racial issues.
It is the process to build machines
bulldozers...cranes...backhoes...
with simple machines.
a mecanical engineer.