When bacon changes the definition of love in of the wisdom of the ancients, he is refining the term. removing a nuance. providing context clues. discussing the etymology.

The correct answer is A) He is refining the term.

When Bacon changes the definition of love in Of the Wisdom of the Ancients he is refining the term.

By refining the term of love, Bacon wanted it to be more specific, more precise for a better understanding.

“The Wisdom of the Ancients” is a collection of essays written by Bacon, that includes mythological fables. It was published in 1609.

Francis Bacon(1561–1626), was an English Renaissance philosopher, known for his studies of the scientific method, which is the base of modern scientific research.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

if i am correct the answer is going to be a) the federal program of reconstruction ended.