What does "waving the bloody shirt" have to do with the Red Shirts organization in the South?

A.

The Red Shirts received a red shirt each time they completed an act of violence or intimidation-and brought back the bloody shirt to prove it.

B.

The Red Shirts took their name as a symbol of pride in what Republicans had used to try to defame them.

C.

The Red Shirts took their name as a symbol of unity with Republicans, wearing the shirts to defame ex-confederates.

D.

The Red Shirts took their name in an effort to put a more positive "spin" on the "bloody shirt" claims of Republicans.

E.

The Red Shirts took their name in memory of confederate losses in the Civil War.

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Parrish

2 March, 01:01

What does "waving the bloody shirt" have to do with the Red Shirts organization in the South?

A.

The Red Shirts received a red shirt each time they completed an act of violence or intimidation-and brought back the bloody shirt to prove it.

B.

The Red Shirts took their name as a symbol of pride in what Republicans had used to try to defame them.

C.

The Red Shirts took their name as a symbol of unity with Republicans, wearing the shirts to defame ex-confederates.

D.

The Red Shirts took their name in an effort to put a more positive "spin" on the "bloody shirt" claims of Republicans.

E.

The Red Shirts took their name in memory of confederate losses in the Civil War.

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Raphael Vargas · Answer 1

The Red Shirts took their name as a symbol of pride in what Republicans had used to try to defame them.

Explanation:

not completely sure but it is definitely not "The Red Shirts took their name in memory of confederate losses in the Civil War."