Which of the following best defines the underlined word in the following sentences:
"One way an active citizen can help is to support, visit, or thank local veterans."
A an expert
B. a local firefighter
C. a former member of the United States Military
D. a retired teacher or college professor

c

Explanation:

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

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