In the history of the united states carpetbagger was a derogatory term applied by former confederates to any person from the northern united states who came to the southern states after the american civil war.
Politics carpet bagger.
Carpet bagger synonyms carpet bagger pronunciation carpet bagger translation english dictionary definition of carpet bagger.
In general the term carpetbagger refers to a traveler who arrives in a new region with only a satchel or carpetbag of possessions and who attempts to profit from or gain.
Posts about politics written by annebabson.
During the reconstruction period 1865 77 to denote a northerner who moved to the south.
Lessons from god american politics and regional experiences.
A northerner who went to the south after the civil war for political or financial advantage.
The carpet bagger s journal moving from nyc to mississippi.
Carpetbagger derogatory term originally used in the u s.
The term carpetbagger is routinely applied to political candidates who run for office in a region where they are recent arrivals.
They were perceived as exploiting the local populace the term broadly included both individuals who sought to promote republican politics including the right of african americans to.
American culture carpetbaggers southern blog posts southern culture uncategorized yankees annebabson 2 11 pm.