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Devon Smith ∙
A law that gave slaves rights
Northerners who moved South to exploit a low-wage economy. (It was as easy as packing a few things in a carpet-bag and getting on the train.)
This was quite legal, but carpetbaggers were viewed as unpleasant and exploitative people, and the term became perjorative.
It was rejected by Congress and the president Apex
American Party. (Apex)