The key contrast between scalawags and carpetbaggers is that scalawags were Southerners. Scalawags were white Southerners who supported Reconstruction and the Republican Party, often seen as traitors by other Southerners. In contrast, carpetbaggers were Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War, often perceived as opportunists seeking to profit from the Reconstruction efforts.
Which of the following was a key contrast between scalawags and carpetbaggers? (1 point) Responses Scalawags supported Reconstruction. Scalawags supported Reconstruction. Most carpetbaggers were Republicans. Most carpetbaggers were Republicans. Carpetbaggers helped African Americans. Carpetbaggers helped African Americans. Scalawags were Southerners.
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