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why were \carpetbaggers\ criticized?
select a response.
they were trying to ensure that all americans were equal
they were trying to make money off the devastated south.
they were unable to take the ironclad oath of loyalty to the us.
they were trying to deny black americans their freedom.

Explanation:

Carpetbaggers were Northerners who moved to the Southern U.S. after the Civil War. Critics accused them of exploiting the South's post-war devastation for personal financial gain, often arriving with cheap carpetbag suitcases. The other options are incorrect: they generally supported equal rights for Black Americans, took loyalty oaths, and did not deny Black freedom.

Answer:

They were trying to make money off the devastated south.