What best explains why the public allowed political machines to operate?

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.

They provided them more jobs, food, water, heat, and police protection. The gilded age was when new inventions led to rapid industrial growth.hey provided them more jobs, food, water, heat, and police protection. The gilded age was when new inventions led to rapid industrial growth.

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