The term scalawag, an unflattering term meaning "scoundrels," was applied to whom during Reconstruction?
A) Northern soldiers who supported Democrats
B) Northern elites who supported Republicans
C) Southern whites who supported Republicans
D) Southern whites who supported Democrats

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The term "scalawag" was used during the Reconstruction era to describe Southern whites who supported the Republican Party and its reconstruction policies in the South. These individuals were often viewed with suspicion and disdain by other Southerners who supported the Democratic Party and opposed Reconstruction efforts.

The Term Scalawag, an Unflattering Term Meaning "Scoundrels," Was Applied