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How did the Lost Cause myth become so popular, even though it wasn't true?
a. The Daughters of the Confederacy were influential on school boards for decades, and so were able to choose student textbooks that promoted
the Lost Cause.
Ob. popular movies like Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind were able to sway many, especially with the romanticized scenes in Gone with the
Wind.
Oc The Daughters of the Confederacy had statues erected in honor of Confederate soldiers; these statues along with Confederate Veteran memorials
promoted the idea of the good soldier without mention of the causes
or consequences of the war.
O d. All of the above.



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Final answer:

The Lost Cause myth gained popularity through influences such as the Daughters of the Confederacy, romanticized movies, and Confederate monuments.


Explanation:

The Lost Cause myth became popular through a combination of factors:

  1. The Daughters of the Confederacy influenced school textbooks to promote the Lost Cause narrative.
  2. Popular movies like Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind romanticized the Confederate past.
  3. Confederate statues and memorials erected by groups like the Daughters of the Confederacy perpetuated the myth of the noble Confederate soldier.

These combined efforts helped perpetuate a distorted view of the Civil War and Reconstruction period.


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