Scalawag

Below is a breakdown of how to approach an article for either path. Option 1: The Historical "Scalawag"

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

: Their conflict with "Carpetbaggers" (Northerners who moved South) and the fierce backlash from groups like the early KKK. Option 2: Scalawag Magazine (Modern Journalism) Below is a breakdown of how to approach

: Why some Southerners chose to collaborate with the North and support civil rights for formerly enslaved people. Option 2: Scalawag Magazine (Modern Journalism) : Why

To develop an article titled or themed around "," it is important to first decide which of its two primary meanings you want to explore: the historical political figure or the modern independent media outlet.

This article would focus on the American South during the (roughly 1863–1877).

This article would profile the non-profit organization Scalawag , which has reclaimed the term to champion southern storytelling. The geography of disaster, storms, and prison - Scalawag