During the second half of the 19th century, which of these had the greatest amount of power in American cities?
labor unions
social reformers
political machines
nativist groups

Question

During the second half of the 19th century, which of these had the greatest amount of power in American cities?
labor unions
social reformers
political machines
nativist groups

anonymous · Answer

@nincompoop @DarkMoonZ Can any of you help me please? 19th century is 1800s right and the second half is somewhere from 1850-1899 right? So I am thinking the answer could be political machines.

anonymous · Answer

Yup. Political machines was correct.

photon336 · Answer

@happyrosy have you heard of boss tweed?

photon336 · Answer

he gained the support of immigrants in New York, and used them as a power base for his political machine to get votes and he had a considerable amount of authority, until he was brought down.