The correct answer, unsurprisingly, is the Freedman's Bureau. It was established by Congress in 1865 as a way to help former slaves.
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"<span>During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule. By mid-August, Filipino rebels and U.S. troops had ousted the Spanish, but Aguinaldo’s hopes for independence were dashed when the United States formally annexed the Philippines as part of its peace treaty with Spain."
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