many bosses were immigrants who had worked their way up in
politics. they could speak to the immigrants in their language,
helping them to find jobs and housing. in return the immigrants
would pledge their votes.
Why were immigrants strong supporters of political machines?
many bosses were immigrants who had worked their way up in
politics. they could speak to the immigrants in their language,
helping them to find jobs and housing. in return the immigrants
would pledge their votes.