In the late nineteenth century, a large population of immigrants and rapid growth of cities coincided with the development of political bosses and political machines. Think about
your own world and your own time. What manifestations of a similar dynamic do you
observe? Based on your personal experience, what have you seen on news reports or in
popular media?

As the 19th century  drew to a close the rapid development of cities and diving  factor in america social economic and political life cities attracted a rich cross- section of the worlds population creating a diverse hetroplitian atmosphere

Explanation:

reread your text and you will find the answer. stay focused ignore all your distractions.

explanation:

the right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful.  " the  participant in european imperialism is being described below is that  their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful.