I think it’s the first one ... i know he is an admiral so ♀️
I'm pretty sure that it is A. work against an author because it might cause readers to reject a story or its characters.
I believe the answer is: A.a New York businessman who relocated to Mississippi
Carpetbagger refers to the people who are perceived to take advantage of unstable political situation in the country in order to obtain financial profit. The most likely people who called a carpetbagger are most likely businessman from northern states who tried to explain their influence on the southern states by bringing technological advancement.
I believe the correct answer would be strong/strength, because fort means strength.