They were called "carpetbaggers", which referred to the soft fabric luggage they carried, which was then in style in the North.
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The North and South should take equal responsibility for causing the Civil War
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Scalawags were southern Unionists or Republicans under Reconstruction, and "carpetbaggers" (named for their soft-sided luggage) were Northerners who helped with the change of governments and businesses after the Civil War.
Reconstruction had absolutely nothing to do with rebuilding Southern infrastructure that was destroyed primarily by the North. Reconstruction and the goal of the radical republicans was to re-build the political male-up of the South to "look like" the north.
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Northerners who supported the Republicans and moved to the South during Reconstruction were commonly referred to as "carpetbaggers." They were often motivated by a desire to aid in the rebuilding of the South, promote civil rights, or take advantage of economic opportunities in the post-war environment. Their presence was often met with suspicion and hostility from Southern whites, who viewed them as opportunistic outsiders exploiting the region’s struggles. Carpetbaggers played a significant role in the political and social restructuring of the South during this tumultuous period.
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The Republicans gain control of Southern state governments during reconstruction by federal forces. This happen from the railroad schemes in the South.
The Republicans gain control of Southern state governments during reconstruction by federal forces. This happen from the railroad schemes in the South.
Scalawags were southerners who helped during Reconstruction and carpetbaggers were northerners who went south to help with Reconstruction. a helpful hint to remember which is which is to remember that scalawags and southerners both start with 's'.
The people during the Reconstruction were the Northerners, Southerners, and politicians. Abraham Lincoln was one of the presidents that wanted the North & South to put aside their differences.
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