Which of the following best describes Tammany Hall and other political machines in the late 1800s?

Tammany Hall and similar political machines often gained power by trading favors, jobs, or assistance for votes and political support. These practices frequently involved bribery and misuse of public resources, so they are best described as corrupt. “Loyal” or “dutiful” does not capture these abuses.

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