The term "carpetbagger's constitution" refers to the 1868 Constitution of South Carolina. This constitution was criticized by opponents, particularly those aligned with the pre-Civil War social order, as it was seen as being influenced by Northern politicians (carpetbaggers) who moved to the South during Reconstruction to take advantage of the political and economic upheaval. Supporters of the constitution argued it aimed to modernize the state and promote civil rights, while detractors viewed it as a product of outside interference.
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