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The Nation, "The State of the South" (1872).

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1. What was the author's opinion of carpetbaggers?
2. How did the author describe black southerners, especially those who held political office?
3. What does the author call for at the end of the article?

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1. What was the author's opinion of carpetbaggers?

The author considers them swindlers and robbers.

2. How did the author describe ...

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