What role did political machines serve in cities?
a. ensuring public harmony and safety
b. educating and serving the public good
c. providing honest voting and experienced public servants
d. alleviating racism and ethnic prejudice
e.satisfying voter needs and making the bosses wealthy

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What role did political machines serve in cities?
a. ensuring public harmony and safety
b. educating and serving the public good
c. providing honest voting and experienced public servants
d. alleviating racism and ethnic prejudice
e.satisfying voter needs and making the bosses wealthy

barreraa · Answer

these well organized parties dominated city governments in the US. the bosses dictated party positions on city ordinances and made deals w/business leaders. they also controlled the district leaders, city officials, and council members who kept the machine running smoothly.

barreraa · Answer

e.) satisfying voter needs and making the bosses wealthy

barreraa · Answer

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inowalst · Answer

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