Herman Talmadge and Civil Rights

The video tutorial explores Herman Talmadge's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on his political career as Governor of Georgia and US Senator. It highlights his segregationist stance, his opposition to the Brown v. Board of Education decision, and his impact on Georgia's role in civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s. The tutorial also guides viewers on how to research Talmadge using the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

What is the main focus of the standard discussed in the video?

• The cultural heritage of Georgia

• The history of Georgia's governors

• The economic development of Georgia

• The role of Georgia in the Civil Rights Movement

Which resource is recommended for researching Herman Talmadge?

• The Georgia State Library

• The National Archives

• The Library of Congress

• The New Georgia Encyclopedia

What was Herman Talmadge's relationship to Eugene Talmadge?

• He was his brother

• He was his uncle

• He was his son

• He was his cousin

When did Herman Talmadge serve as the governor of Georgia?

• 1956-1960

• 1945-1950

• 1950-1956

• 1947 and 1948-1954

How long did Herman Talmadge serve in the US Senate?

• 1956 to 1980

• 1948 to 1954

• 1960 to 1985

• 1950 to 1975

What significant event in 1954 is mentioned in relation to Herman Talmadge?

• The US Supreme Court struck down segregation

• The Civil Rights Act was passed

• The Voting Rights Act was enacted

• The March on Washington took place

What was the Three Governors Controversy?

• A disagreement about economic policies

• A debate over the integration of schools

• A political dispute involving three men claiming the governorship of Georgia

• A conflict over civil rights legislation

What was Herman Talmadge's stance on public school integration?

• He supported integration

• He advocated for gradual integration

• He resisted all attempts to integrate

• He was neutral on the issue

What book did Herman Talmadge write in response to the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

• The Segregation Debate

• Segregation and Society

• The Case for Segregation

• You and Segregation

What was Herman Talmadge's attitude towards the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was a staunch segregationist

• He was a supporter of integration

• He was a civil rights activist

• He was indifferent