Political machine, in U.S. politics, a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state.
The rapid growth of American cities in the 19th century, a result of both immigration and migration from rural areas, created huge problems for city governments, which were often poorly structured and unable to provide services. In those conditions, political machines—such as Tammany Hall, run by boss William Magear Tweed (1823–73) in New York City—were able to build a loyal voter following, especially among immigrant groups, by performing such favours as providing jobs or housing.
<span>Rehoboam rejected the appeal to him from the northern tribes and Jeroboam at Shechem to alleviate the oppressive measures instituted by Solomon.
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(dont count this-just meeting character requirement) Lack of oil.
I think it would be the Gadsden Purchaze
This helped<span> to keep the population of whales up, and also increase the amount of oil produced. Timber was important in the </span>industrial revolution<span>, along with oil and coal. ... Iron was essential for creating the new machinery at the </span>beginning<span> of the</span>industrial revolution<span>.</span>
