Well they both helped to modernize/industrialize the U.S, so it depends which view point you would like to take. They stole the plans from england, who had successfully monopolized industrialization for almost a century, who would be upset at this loss of control and therefore business. However an American would probably be thankful for the industry that blossomed as a result of these actions.
Curb the power of political machines.
Pennsylvanis is the second state. It became a state in 12/12/1787
It means: the advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a <span>group. it is a noun</span>