Question

Political machines were supported by

Answer 1

Political machines did many illegal things and broke rules to help their candidates win elections. Machine leaders like "Boss" Tweed also stole money from the city. But political machines did help keep the city running. They built parks, schools, roads, orphanages, and sewers that improved city life.

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Answer 2

The machines were run by an ascendant figure who in turn had precinct captains, ward captains and district captains underneath him. All of them ascertained that the poor has what they needed.