Asked by Bryce Scieszinski on May 13, 2024
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Who were the carpetbaggers?
A) Southern whites moving north to get rich
B) Northern whites moving south to get rich
C) Freed blacks moving north to earn a living
D) Freed blacks moving west to earn a living
Carpetbaggers
Derogatory term for Northerners who moved to the South after the U.S. Civil War, perceived to be exploiting the region.
- Study the shifts in economic and social frameworks in the Southern United States.
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Saufi UkasyahMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Carpetbaggers were Northern whites who moved to the South after the Civil War, often perceived as exploiting the region's resources and populations for their own gain.
Learning Objectives
- Study the shifts in economic and social frameworks in the Southern United States.