The "benevolent empire" refers to which of the following?

A) Reform associations in the 1830s and 1840s that were inspired by the Second Great Awakening
B) The international relief organizations in the United States that gave aid to the impoverished of the earth
C) A loosely knit organization of Northern factory owners dedicated to the abolition of slavery.
D) The slave society of the Cotton South

Benevolent Empire

A term referring to the 19th-century movements in America that aimed to improve society through reform and charitable work.

Reform Associations

are groups or organizations dedicated to advocating for changes and improvements in societal issues, government policies, and institutional practices.

Second Great Awakening

A Protestant religious revival in the United States during the early 19th century that led to the formation of new denominations and increased emphasis on social reforms.