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Which of the following is true of Northerners who settled in the South immediately after the Civil War?
A) They constituted the largest group holding political office in the South during Reconstruction.
B) For the most part they were greedy, scheming politicians who came to loot the South in its most desperate hour.
C) Most came because they were seeking business opportunities or a warmer climate.
D) Knowing that industrialization of the South was impractical, they were primarily interested in bringing mechanized agribusiness to the region.
Northerners
Individuals from the northern part of a country or region, often used in the context of historical divisions in the United States.
Reconstruction
The period following the Civil War (1865-1877) during which the United States attempted to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union and address the social, political, and economic issues arising from emancipation.
Agribusiness
The industry involved in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, often on a large scale.
- Assess the measures and efficacy of Reconstruction regimes in reshaping the social and economic aspects of the South.
- Assess the social, political, and economic challenges faced by former enslaved Americans post-Civil War, including their aspirations and the extent of their success.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess the measures and efficacy of Reconstruction regimes in reshaping the social and economic aspects of the South.
- Assess the social, political, and economic challenges faced by former enslaved Americans post-Civil War, including their aspirations and the extent of their success.
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