1)what changes that occurred as the united states shifted from an agrarian to an industrial society ?

2)the impact of political machines in the united states?

1. Because they were monopolies, railroads and grain operators were able to charge such high rates. 
2. The impact of political machines in the United States is that they saw what the city needs more. 
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