Question

(teks us.3.a) what was one way political machines gained and kept power in cities during the gilded age
○ they limited immigration to reduce competition for jobs
○ they required all new immigrants to pass a literacy test before voting
○ they provided jobs, housing, and services to immigrants in exchange for votes
○ they built factories and sold goods at low prices to city residents

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Political machines didn't limit immigration; they often relied on immigrant support. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Literacy tests were used to restrict voting, not by political machines to gain power (they wanted votes). Eliminate.
• Option 3: Political machines (like Tammany Hall) provided jobs, housing, services to immigrants (who were a large voting bloc) in exchange for their votes. This matches how they gained/kept power.
• Option 4: Political machines were not in the business of building factories and selling goods. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. They provided jobs, housing, and services to immigrants in exchange for votes