In the late nineteenth century, political "machines" in cities owed their existence to

A. the potential voting power of large immigrant communities.

B. the rapid growth of urban America and the potential voting power of large immigrant communities.

C. disillusionment with heavy-handed and powerful city governments.

D. the rapid growth of urban America.

E. the potential voting power of large immigrant communities and disillusionment with powerful city governments.


B

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