Which quotation reflects the perspective of most Georgia legislators in 1956 regarding the Georgia state flag?

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"Georgia's flag should be updated to have a more modern look and design."

"Georgia's flag should be a symbol of integration and equal rights."

"Georgia's flag does not need to be changed; it represents peace and prosperity."

"Georgia's flag should be a symbol of our resistance to federal integration laws."

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15 January, 04:56

Which quotation reflects the perspective of most Georgia legislators in 1956 regarding the Georgia state flag?

Question 11 options:

"Georgia's flag should be updated to have a more modern look and design."

"Georgia's flag should be a symbol of integration and equal rights."

"Georgia's flag does not need to be changed; it represents peace and prosperity."

"Georgia's flag should be a symbol of our resistance to federal integration laws."

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Naima Parsons · Answer 1

The quotation that reflects the perspective of most Georgia legislators in 1956 regarding the Georgia state flag is the last one in the list: "Georgia's flag should be a symbol of our resistance to federal integration laws."

The state flag used from 1956 to 2001 consisted of the Confederate War Flag, which a minority considered offensive due to its use by the Confederate States of America and several white supremacist groups. African Americans in particular consider it offensive, since the symbol was being used in 1956, during the height of the struggle for non-segregation. Even in 1956, support for the flag was not unanimous, with the United Daughters of the Confederacy opposing the prophetic statement that the change would "cause friction."