Political machines were criticized because they a. placed unqualified people in public office. b. used tax payers money to support welfare systems. c. ignored the spoils system. d. favored fair employment practices.

Correct answer choice is :

A political machine is a political group in which an official boss or small group holds the support of a brigade of supporters and businesses, who receive awards for their efforts. The machine's power is based on the strength of the workers to get out the vote for their nominees on election day.

answer is 1935

because gandhi led a march the sea in 1930 and 5 years later he did it again

the answer is expolration. hope this !