Question

Who were the group that the southerners called carpetbaggers

Answer 1

I had to look it up :) A Carpetbagger was a Northerner that moved to the south after the Civil War. From what I understand the name Carpetbagger was used because these Northerner's carried bags (luggage). I'm still thinking it was the Republicans. Look it up though to be sure.

Answer 2

northerners who came to the south for opportunities or to help African Americans