To Whom Does the Term "Scalawags" Refer

question 64

Multiple Choice

To whom does the term "scalawags" refer?

• A) white native Southerners who supported the Republican Party
• B) white Northerners who supported the Whig Party
• C) Northerners who moved to the South for economic and political gain
• D) African Americans who attempted to hold political office in the South

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Definitions:

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the bumps on the skull could predict mental traits and character traits, popular in the 19th century.

Pseudoscience

A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method, lacking the rigorous methodology and empirical evidence of true science.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotions.

Phrenologist

A practitioner of phrenology, a now-discredited theory that linked the shape of an individual's skull with their personality traits and mental abilities.