By the 1860s, the United States had the most expansive franchise in the world, meaning that ________.

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The question is asking about the franchise, or the right to vote. The United States had the most expansive franchise in the world by allowing larger percentages of the male population to vote than anywhere else. This does not necessarily imply anything about the economy or business competition, so choices A and B can be eliminated. While there were certainly restrictions placed on voting rights (such as race and gender), the overall franchise was still more expansive than anywhere else, making choice D incorrect. Finally, while all American citizens were eligible to vote, this was not unique to the United States and does not address the extent of the franchise, so choice E can also be eliminated.

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