Scalawag May 2026

: A "scalawag" was a pejorative term for white Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and the Republican Party after the Civil War. Key Themes :

: Exploring whether they were truly "scoundrels" (as critics claimed) or pragmatists trying to rebuild the South's economy and social fabric. scalawag

: Why some Southerners chose to collaborate with the North and support civil rights for formerly enslaved people. : A "scalawag" was a pejorative term for