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After the Civil War, what group was
blamed for the political upheaval in the
South?
A: Buffoon
B: Knacker
C: Scalawags
D: Carpetbagger

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Answer:

I think D. Carpetbagger

Step-by-step explanation:

In the history of the United States, carpetbagger was a derogatory term applied by former Confederates to any person from the Northern United States who came to the Southern states after the American Civil War; they were perceived as exploiting the local populace.

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