Question

Why was political corruption so widespread in Pennsylvania during the Gilded Age?

Ο Political machines were headed by bosses in each town.
Ο Wealthy industrialists bought politicians’ votes.
Ο Republicans did not have political opposition.
Ο All of the above

Answer 1

One reason why political corruption was so widespread in Pennsylvania during the Gilded Age was because of "All of the above" reasons, however the fact the wealthy industrialists bought politicians’ votes perhaps had the greatest impact of all.