When the state of Georgia changed the design of its flag in 1956, many people objected. What can you conclude was the MAIN reason for this objection?

A) People had grown very accustomed to the original flag.

B) People were still recovering from the Reconstruction Era.

C) People believed it was an attempt to resist desegregation.

D) People did not want to be reminded of the defeat in the Civil War.

C) People believed it was an attempt to resist desegregation.

Explanation:

When the design was changed in 1956, the St. Andrews Cross - the blue 'X' with the white stars on a red field - became a prominent feature. This portion had also been referred to as the "Confederate battle flag" during the Civil War. Because of this and the timing of the design change, many people believed it was an attempt to resist desegregation. Supporters of the change, however, said it was meant to raise awareness about the deteriorating condition of historic Civil War flags, as well as to uphold the ideals embodied by they soldiers who fought in the war.

The answer is D

Explanation:

People did not want to be reminded of the civil war, a racist war in which many people died, so they saw it as an insult, an offense.