Critics claimed political machines made government less fair because the machines

a.) favored their supporters
b.) focused on the public
c.) ignored the spoils system
d.) favored the merit system

Critics claimed political machines made government less fair because the machines favored their supporters. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your help.

The will be a : great britain wanted french gold mines

The answer would definitely false