Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who were the carpetbaggers?

  1. Canadian

  2. Australian

  3. American

  4. Indian
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Carpetbaggers were Northerners who moved to the Southern US after the Civil War (1860s), seeking political or economic opportunities. They were called this because they often carried carpet bags. They were American, not Canadian, Australian, or Indian.

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