To which meaning of Bourbon are you referring?
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourbon
The term Bourbon
A.celebrated the French origin of many of the New South leaders
B.derived from the French Bourbons who, according to Napoleon, forgot nothing and learned nothing through the ordeal of the French Revolution
C.reflected the fact that some Southern political leaders had made their fortunes through liquor distribution
D. was used with pride by New South leaders
E. meant nothing to Southerners since few spoke French F. All of the above
help? I'm really not sure about this one
5 answers
4, southerners were referred to as Bourbons
I refuse to guess because I am from New England :)
I'd choose F.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_Democrats
In this sense, it could be either B or C.
In this sense, it could be either B or C.