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9 June, 21:44

Why were the Democrats who took control of Louisiana after Reconstruction given the nickname "Bourbon Democrats"?

A:They gained financial backing from French leaders who lived in Bourbon, France and wanted to invest in Louisiana land.

B:They first met at that location to discuss policy change they wanted in order to restore the Old South.

C:They wanted a return to pre-Civil War Louisiana, just like the French rulers who tried to reverse policies after the French Revolution.

D:They were all descended from French kings who lived in an area of France referred to as Bourbon.

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  1. 9 June, 21:59
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    I want to say the answer your looking for is option C. But not 100% sure.
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