A major reason that the slogan "states' rights" became tarnished in the 1950s and 1960s was that it had been used by

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Southern opponents of the civil rights movement used the slogan "states' rights" to promote segregation and discrimination against African Americans, which tarnished its reputation.

B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the historical context in which the slogan "states' rights" became associated with racism and inequality.

A Major Reason That the Slogan "States' Rights" Became Tarnished