New South

What was the main goal of the Bourbon Triumvirate?

• Improve the rights of African Americans

• Promote industrial growth and white supremacy

• Support the Populist Party and rural farmers

• Oppose the New South movement

Who was known as the "Voice of the New South" and promoted industrialization in Georgia?

• Tom Watson

• Rebecca Latimer Felton

• Henry Grady

• Booker T. Washington

What was the purpose of the International Cotton Exposition held in Atlanta?

• To showcase the achievements of rural farmers

• To highlight the South's industrial progress

• To celebrate Georgia’s agricultural economy

• To protest unfair labor practices

Which group was supported by Tom Watson during the early stages of his political career?

• Urban factory workers

• Wealthy industrialists

• Rural farmers

• Political elites

What was the outcome of the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot?

• Strengthened relationships between racial groups

• Highlighted racial tensions and led to violence

• Increased voting rights for African Americans

• Improved public services in Atlanta

What was the significance of the Leo Frank case in Georgia?

• It led to labor reforms in factories

• It highlighted anti-Semitic prejudice in the South

• It improved the prison system in Georgia

• It ended the Populist movement

What was the goal of the county unit system?

• To ensure equality in voting across counties

• To give more power to rural areas in elections

• To promote urban industrialization

• To eliminate racial discrimination in politics

Which statement best describes Rebecca Latimer Felton’s impact on Georgia?

• She was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate and a strong advocate for women’s rights.

• She founded the International Cotton Exposition to promote industry.

• She focused on improving relations between farmers and factory workers.

• She supported the Bourbon Triumvirate’s goals of white supremacy.

What was the main focus of the Populist Party?

• Supporting urban industrial workers

• Promoting the interests of wealthy business owners

• Helping rural farmers and fighting for fair economic practices

• Encouraging investment in international trade

How did Georgia’s economy change during the New South era?

• It became heavily dependent on cotton farming.

• It transitioned from agriculture to a more industrialized economy.

• It focused on importing goods from other countries.

• It eliminated poverty and inequality in rural areas.