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Why did political machines support immigrants?

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The main goal of political machines at that time was to control local government. Immigrants supported political machines because they provided jobs and services such as a fire brigade. Muckrakers influenced voters, causing them to put pressure on politicians, the politicians then had to support reforms.

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