Question

question 4 of 20
who were \scalawags\ and \carpetbaggers\?

a. people from ireland who settled in southern port cities

b. whites and northerners who supported republican policies in the south

c. african american parents and children who stayed in the south

d. southern democrats who managed to get elected to state government

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Irish settlers in southern ports are not related to "Scalawags" and "Carpetbaggers" (terms from Reconstruction era). Eliminate A.
• Option B: "Scalawags" were white Southerners who supported Republican policies, and "Carpetbaggers" were Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War, often supporting Republican Reconstruction. This matches the definition.
• Option C: African American families staying in the South do not define these terms. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Southern Democrats (often called "Redeemers") opposed Republican policies, so this is incorrect. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Whites and Northerners who supported Republican policies in the South