3. Why were some white Southerners called scalawags by other whites? What did the word actually mean?​

The word scalawag, originally referring to low-grade farm animals, was adopted by their opponents to refer to Southern whites who formed a Republican coalition with black freedmen and Northern newcomers (called carpetbaggers) to take control of their state and local governments.

Explanation:

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choose your topic and establish your purpose. a lot of writers struggle to define the initial focus for their paper.

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review and adjust.