Why did immigrants support political machines despite the corruption made evident by muckrakers?

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But here follows a more essential difference between Rome and England, which gives the advantage entirely to the later—viz., that the civil wars of Rome ended in slavery, and those of the English in liberty. The English are the only people upon earth who have been able to prescribe limits to the power of kings by resisting them; and who, by a series of struggles, have at last established that wise Government where the Prince is all powerful to do good, and, at the same time, is restrained from committing evil; where the nobles are great without insolence, though there are no vassals; and where the people share in the Government without confusion. Using the text, identify Voltaire’s point of view of governance.

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Why did immigrants support political machines quizlet?

Why did immigrants support political machines? Immigrants supported political machines because they provided jobs and services such as a fire brigade. What effect did muckrakers have on reform? Muckrakers influenced voters, causing them to put pressure on politicians, the politicians then had to support reforms.

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These organizations controlled access to political power by rigging votes, buying people's loyalty — and their ballots. Tammany Hall in New York City became the most famous, but Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago had their own political machines.

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The primary goal of a political machine is keeping itself in power.