Which of the following best characterizes the political machines of the late nineteenth century?
A) They strived to support the interests of native-born Americans.
B) They were precursors to contemporary party politics.
C) They were corrupt political organizations.
D) They promoted democracy at all levels of government.
E) They represented a nascent form of fascism.
C
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a. true b. false
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Vasco Núòez de Balboa and Pedro Martinez Munoa. B. Gonzalo Fernández and Bartolomeu Dias. C. Vasco da Gama and Afonso de Albuquerque. D. Henry the Navigator and Henry da Bruscia. E. Juan Montillo and Jorge Sikada Maio.
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