The correct answer is C) voted for the political machine.
In the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens voted for the political machine.
One of the most corruptive moments in the history of New York politics was the presence of political machines, like the one led by Boss Tweed, Tammany Hall. What were the political machines? These were groups of rich people that had personal agendas and political interestest that committed corruption acts and bribe government offices to gain power and influence. That is why in the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens voted for the political machine.
The other options of the question were B) used the spoil system. C) paid the machine. D) did the repairs themselves.
