Carpetbaggers were often resented by Southerners primarily because c) They were believed to be exploiting the South for personal gain. After the Civil War, many Northern individuals moved to the South to take advantage of the economic and political chaos during Reconstruction, and they were often perceived as opportunists looking to profit from the region's misfortunes. This led to significant resentment among the Southern population.
Why were carpetbaggers often resented by Southerners?
a) They were seen as traitors to the Confederacy
b) They supported the Confederacy during the Civil War
c) They were believed to be exploiting the South for personal gain
d) They opposed the Republican Party's Reconstruction efforts
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