Key Events in Georgia History

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What was the primary focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate in Georgia during the late 19th century? Options: Industrialization, Agricultural reform, Equality for all people, Educational reform

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Industrialization

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Which event showcased the industrial and agricultural capabilities of the Southern United States in the late 19th century? Options: The Great Exhibition, The Cotton Expositions, The World's Fair, The Southern Exposition

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The Cotton Expositions

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Who was a prominent leader of the Populist Movement in Georgia?

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Tom Watson

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What was the main goal of disenfranchisement laws in the Southern United States?

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To restrict voting rights of African Americans

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What was the significance of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision?

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It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine.

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Which event in 1906 highlighted racial tensions in Atlanta, Georgia? Options: The Atlanta Compromise, The Atlanta Race Riot, The Atlanta Exposition, The Atlanta Peace Conference

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The Atlanta Race Riot

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Who was known for advocating vocational education for African Americans and delivered the Atlanta Compromise speech?

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Booker T. Washington

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Which African American leader co-founded the NAACP and opposed Booker T. Washington's approach to racial equality?

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W.E.B. DuBois

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What was Alonzo Herndon known for in the early 20th century?

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Founding a successful insurance company

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Populist Movement would have helped which group of people listed below? Jewish people, Women, Industrialists, Farmers

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Farmers