A "carpetbagger" was a derogatory term applied by former

Confederates to any person from the North who came to the Southern

states after the Civil War. They were perceived as exploiting the local

populace.

In what ways might carpetbaggers be seen as exploiting the South?

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Kendall Bass

4 October, 12:32

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Emiliano Montoya · Answer 1

Confederates to any person from the North who came to the Southern

A "carpetbagger" was a derogatory term applied by formerConfederates to any person from the North who came to the Southernstates after the Civil War. They were perceived as exploiting the localpopulace.In what ways might carpetbaggers be seen as exploiting the South?