In the late nineteenth century, urban political bosses did all of the following EXCEPT
A. reward followers with patronage.
B. provide sporadic material assistance to the poor.
C. win votes for their political organization.
D. reduce the costs of city services.
E. enrich themselves through graft and corruption.
Answer: D
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