Why did Democrats run Winfield S. Hancock, a former Union general, in the 1880 presidential election?
A) to counter the “bloody shirt” effect
B) to highlight social and economic inequality
C) to give credibility to the party’s foreign policy agenda
D) to create promote party unity
Answer: A
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A) is generally more accurate B) focuses on social relations C) covers more people D) makes use of traditional historical sources
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a) African Methodist Episcopal b) Methodist c) Free Will Baptist d) Reformed
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a. worked in the fields with her slaves. b. legally had an equal share in the estate with her husband. c. was heavily involved in managing the day-to-day affairs of the plantation. d. spent most of her time preparing for grand balls and other festive occasions.