Question

1. who were the carpetbaggers?○ carpetbaggers were southerners who tried to help african americans but became corrupt.○ carpetbaggers were southerners who supported integrated public schools.○ carpetbaggers were northerners who came to the south because they opposed reconstruction.○ carpetbaggers were northerners who came to the south for opportunities or to help african americans.

Explanation:

Carpetbaggers were Northern Americans who moved to the Southern U.S. during the Reconstruction era (post-Civil War). Some sought economic opportunities, while others came to assist formerly enslaved African Americans and support Reconstruction policies. The other options are incorrect: they were not Southerners, and they did not oppose Reconstruction.

Answer:

Carpetbaggers were northerners who came to the South for opportunities or to help African Americans.