Question

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?

Answer 1

The Carpetbaggers who were looking to make money took advantage of the economic plight of the Southerners. In order to finance the re-building of the South and its infrastructure the state governments raised property tax rates. In some places, the property tax rate increased ten-fold.

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