The term "benevolent empire" referred to __________

A) a United States without slavery
B) the English-speaking Christian colonies
C) a group of Christian churches that focused on helping the poor
D) a group of missionary and reform societies that worked together
E) the Kingdom of Heaven


Answer: D

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At the time of the First Reconstruction Act, which of these states had a black electoral majority?

A. Tennessee B. Kentucky C. Virginia D. South Carolina

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How did the election of 1896 affect the Populists?

A) The party gained a congressional majority. B) The party switched names to the Democratic party. C) The party disappeared. D) The party lost the election but remained a third party for decades. E) The party remained powerful, due to the fact that it had won a majority of the popular vote.

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