How Did the 19th-Century Party Machines Reflect Politics in the United

How did the 19th-century party machines reflect politics in the United States?

A) Politics was a full-time profession and winning local elections to keep patronage flowing was the paramount goal of party professionals.
B) The parties were increasingly professional and the national parties began to exert more control over local organizations in order to promote the party brand.
C) Many of the major reform efforts were designed to strengthen the parties so they could bring new voters into the electoral process.
D) The parties were still filled with well-educated and wealthy individuals who regarded public service as a key part of their identity.