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.


Answer: C

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