Asked by Karl
How were the carpetbaggers able to influence freed slaves in the south?
A. They gave them land and helped them start farms.
B. They took advantage of their inability to read and write.
C. They promised them high-paying jobs in the newly elected government.
D. They set up schools that only taught blacks what the carpetbaggers wanted them to know.
My answer is B. Your thoughts?
A. They gave them land and helped them start farms.
B. They took advantage of their inability to read and write.
C. They promised them high-paying jobs in the newly elected government.
D. They set up schools that only taught blacks what the carpetbaggers wanted them to know.
My answer is B. Your thoughts?
Answers
Answered by
Reed
I agree with B. :) The carpetbaggers were out for themselves and took advantage of all Southerners, black and white, whenever they could.
Answered by
PurplePanda43
I think B is correct myself. It seems the carpetbaggers just wanted to get as much as they could. It is unfortunate they would take advantage of the freed blacks.
Answered by
Lucah
B is correct
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