Question

question 6 of 10
why did some carpetbaggers come to the south?
a. to buy land
b. to enter politics
c. to help freedmen
d. all of the above

Explanation:

Carpetbaggers were Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War. Some came to buy land (taking advantage of low prices), some entered politics (to participate in Reconstruction - era governance), and some aimed to help freedmen (former slaves) with education, rights, etc. So all these reasons (A, B, C) were motivations for different Carpetbaggers.

Answer:

D. All of the above