During and immediately after the Civil War, many northerners headed to the southern states, driven by hopes of economic gain, a desire to work on behalf of the newly emancipated slaves or a combination of both. These "carpetbaggers"-whom many in the South viewed as opportunists looking to exploit and profit from the region's misfortunes-supported the Republican Party.
During and immediately after the Civil War, many northerners headed to the southern states, driven by hopes of economic gain, a desire to work on behalf of the newly emancipated slaves or a combination of both. These "carpetbaggers"-whom many in the South viewed as opportunists looking to exploit and profit from the region's misfortunes-supported the Republican Party.
I'm not American, but I am sure that African Americans support many different people and ideals. To assume that they all support the same thing is totally ridiculous and immature .
I think the African Americans were for the democratic party.......but I'm not sure.
protect the rights of african americans - APEX
Colonists
black power.
Getting away from discrimination in America.
The Radical Republicans supported the measure to ensure voting rights for African Americans.
British who promised back ancestrial land and freedom
Be more specific. Are you talking about the freeman's guild?
Because they wanted to fight for their country