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  1. Cracker (term) Cracker, sometimes cracka or white cracker, is a racial slur directed towards white people, [1][2][3] used especially with regard to poor rural whites in the Southern United States. [4] Although commonly a pejorative, it is also used in a neutral context, particularly in reference to a native of Florida or Georgia (see Florida ...

  2. Jan 10, 2024 · As they carved out a livelihood in the rugged terrain of the frontier, the term "cracker" evolved into a symbol of pride, reflecting the enduring legacy of their ancestors' pioneering spirit. Furthermore, the term "cracker" became synonymous with the distinctive cultural heritage of white communities in the southern United States.

  3. Jul 2, 2013 · It was in the late 1800s when writers from the North started referring to the hayseed faction of Southern homesteaders as crackers. " [Those writers] decided that they were called that because of the cracking of the whip when they drove slaves," Ste. Claire said.

  4. May 24, 2013 · Many Georgians were proud to call themselves "Georgia Crackers" who took the name from their ancestors who drove their cattle (cracking whips) south to Florida grasslands. That is the popular etymology among White rural Georgians, according to my late father who was born in the small town of Adrian, Georgia.

  5. It was in the late 1800s when writers from the North started referring to the hayseed faction of Southern homesteaders as crackers. " [Those writers] decided that they were called that because of ...

  6. Apr 24, 2024 · In the intricate tapestry of racial epithets that mar American history, there exists one word that may seem innocuous at first glance but carries a heavy history of oppression and racism ...

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  8. Jul 12, 2023 · The term “cracker” is a derogatory term used to refer to white people. Its origins are debated, with theories suggesting it originated from the cracking sound of whips used by slave owners or from Gaelic roots. The term has evolved over time and is now used in various contexts, often as a racial slur. It is crucial to understand the ...