Question

How did political machines get so much power so fast? Settlement houses helped kick immigrants out of the cities The government forced farmers to stay in rural areas Federal overreach made it impossible for local governments to make reforms They recruited immigrants that were having a hard time getting jobs and finding housing

Answer 1

Political machines started as grass roots organizations to gain the patronage needed to win the modern election. Having strong patronage, these "clubs" were the main driving force in gaining and getting out the "straight party vote" in the election districts.