What was not an activity of political machines?

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awarding jobs and contracts to friends

awarding jobs and contracts to friends

helping immigrants and others cope with life in the city

helping immigrants and others cope with life in the city

using almost all contributions for charity

using almost all contributions for charity

accepting bribes in exchange for favors

Answer 1

The activity that was not typically associated with political machines is "using almost all contributions for charity." Political machines were primarily focused on gaining and maintaining political power, often through patronage, providing services to constituents, and engaging in corrupt practices such as accepting bribes, but their contributions were generally not directed towards charitable purposes.