Question

question 6
according to the article, which best describes the difference between why some sailors and civil war soldiers got tattoos?
a. sailors got their tattoos as a means of identification, while civil war soldiers got their tattoos out of superstition.
b. sailors got their tattoos to pledge allegiance to their country, while civil war soldiers got their tattoos as a form of political rebellion.
c. sailors got their tattoos out of superstition, while civil war soldiers got their tattoos as a means of identification.
d. sailors got their tattoos as a form of political rebellion, while civil war soldiers got their tattoos to pledge allegiance to their country

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the historical context of tattoos for sailors and Civil War soldiers. Sailors often had tattoos for superstition (e.g., symbols for safe voyages) and identification (in case of death at sea). Civil War soldiers sometimes got tattoos for identification (to be recognized if killed). Option C states sailors got tattoos out of superstition and Civil War soldiers for identification, which aligns with historical knowledge. Other options have incorrect reasons (e.g., A's soldier superstition, B's political rebellion, D's political rebellion/allegiance are inaccurate).

Answer:

C. Sailors got their tattoos out of superstition, while Civil War soldiers got their tattoos as a means of identification.