In the late nineteenth century,political "machines" in cities owed their existence to the
A)rapid growth of urban America.
B)influx of millions of immigrants.
C)lack of Democratic and Republican organization in cities.
D)rapid growth of urban America and the influx of millions of immigrants.
E)influx of millions of immigrants and the lack of Democratic and Republican organization in cities.

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The existence of political "machines" in cities during the late nineteenth century was a result of both the rapid growth of urban America and the influx of millions of immigrants. The rapid urbanization created a need for political organizations that could address the needs of the urban population, while the influx of immigrants provided an opportunity for these organizations to gain support from new and often politically naive citizens. Therefore, option D, which combines both factors, is the best choice.

In the Late Nineteenth Century,political "Machines" in Cities Owed Their