Question

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How did the growing wave of immigration affect the rise of political machines?

Answer 1

Political bosses gave little help to newly arrived immigrants because they could not vote.

Political bosses were often nativists who encouraged restrictions on immigration.

Political bosses forced immigrants to leave their wards to protect neighborhood jobs.

Political bosses expanded their power by helping immigrants in return for their loyalty.

Answer 2

Political bosses were often nativists who encouraged restrictions on immigration.

Political bosses forced immigrants to leave their wards to protect neighborhood jobs.

Political bosses expanded their power by helping immigrants in return for their loyalty.