How did political machines, such as Tammany Hall, work with and for immigrants?

A.) They provided a source of income for immigrants. B.) They promised bills and laws in favor of immigrants in exchange for votes. C.) They created avenues for Chinese and African Americans to enter political office. D.) They demonstrated that the government had little power over incoming immigrants.

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Gianni Hodges

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5 February, 15:34

How did political machines, such as Tammany Hall, work with and for immigrants?

A.) They provided a source of income for immigrants. B.) They promised bills and laws in favor of immigrants in exchange for votes. C.) They created avenues for Chinese and African Americans to enter political office. D.) They demonstrated that the government had little power over incoming immigrants.

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Jerry · Answer 1

One way in which political machines, such as Tammany Hall, worked with and for immigrants was that " B.) They promised bills and laws in favor of immigrants in exchange for votes," since they knew that this was the best way to secure large-scale support.