Understanding the New South

The video discusses the transition from the Old South to the New South, highlighting the economic differences between the North and South during the Civil War. The North's industrial capacity was a key factor in its victory. Henry Grady's vision for the New South aimed to industrialize the Southern economy to match the North. Despite some progress, the South clung to old ideals, leading to the Jim Crow era and the ultimate failure of the New South vision.

What was a key reason for the North's victory in the Civil War?

• The South's lack of military leadership

• The North's industrial capacity

• The North's superior agricultural output

• The South's larger population

Who was a major proponent of the New South's industrialization?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Henry Grady

• Robert E. Lee

What was the main goal of the New South movement?

• To maintain agricultural dominance

• To expand Southern territories

• To industrialize the Southern economy

• To abolish slavery

What era followed the failure of the New South?

• The Progressive Era

• The Jim Crow Era

• The Gilded Age

• The Reconstruction Era

Why did the New South ultimately fail?

• Resistance to industrialization

• Lack of natural resources

• Insufficient labor force

• Over-reliance on foreign trade