Political control: Carpetbaggers often held political offices in the South during Reconstruction, which gave them a great deal of power over the lives of southerners. This led to resentment among southerners who felt that the carpetbaggers were interfering in their local affairs.
Social differences: Carpetbaggers were often seen as outsiders who did not understand or respect southern culture and traditions. This led to resentment among southerners who felt that the carpetbaggers were trying to impose their own values on the South.
Racism: Many carpetbaggers were involved in the Freedmen's Bureau, an agency that helped newly freed slaves during Reconstruction. This led to resentment among southerners who felt that the carpetbaggers were promoting racial equality.