Question

Which group gained power by helping new immigrants in the United States during the late 1800s

Answer 1

Answer:

These are the answer choices for the question:

A Labor unions

B Big businesses

C Settlement houses

D Political machines

And this is the correct answer choice:

D Political machines

Explanation:

Political Machines were powerful political organizations that were formed in the largest American cities in the late nineteenth century. These machines were dominated by a single boss, who kept close ties with elected officials, bureaucrats, workers, and immigrants.

The machines helped immigrants vote, using immigrants for votes for their respective boss and supported officials.