Urban political machines stayed in power because the federal government supported them with grants they understood how to use the political system for their own good they performed social services for african americans there was little regard for the political system they took over services from the cities

Which russian tsar transformed thr royal residence in st. petersburg, the hermitage, into a center of culture, painting, and the performing arts

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.

Describe some effects of the rise of communism in the soviet union?