Political+Machines-(2-7)

a.) How did they work? Local political party organization capable of mobilizing or manufacturing large numbers of votes on behalf of candidates for political office. They were developed in the United States in early 19th century.

b.) Why did immigrants support them? Because cities were full of poor people and immigrants that the political machines could help them find food, housing, and jobs that way the poor people could support the political machines. The city government weren't very strong, all of their corruption that they were doing.