I believe the movement of water is known as the ocean current.
The Japanese valued art, literature and life their garden of cherry blossoms are beautiful in paintings and real life.
They could've promised them land and they traded expensive goods with the British.
"People without ability or experience became officials" is some way political machines hurt cities.
<u>Explanation:</u>
A political machine is a collective where an influential leader or small group commands the resources of a supporter and business community that earns incentives for their actions. This success is based on the manager or group's ability to get out the vote on election day for their representatives.
In the late 19th century, many machines emerged throughout towns to serve U.S. immigrants who regarded machines as a means for political conquest. Often, political patronage may involve exchanging money for political assistance.
