Question

Why did many Americans consider the work of political bosses such as George Washington Plunkitt to be more about politics than philanthropy? (2 points)

Political bosses helped people in need because they supported the Social Gospel movement.
Political bosses helped people in need because they would profit from it by winning votes or receiving payoffs.
Political bosses helped people in need because many of their parents were immigrants and they understood hardship.
Political bosses helped people in need because they received publicity in newspapers and political cartoons.

Answer 1

Political bosses were considered to be more about politics than philanthropy because they were helping people in return for the votes they needed. They also received payoffs.

Answer 2

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