Georgia's Three Governors Controversy

The video discusses the 1946 Georgia governor's race, known as the Three Governors Controversy. Eugene Talmadge won the election but died before taking office, leading to a dispute over who should be governor. Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, and Ellis Arnall all claimed the position. The controversy highlighted issues in Georgia's political system and had implications for the civil rights movement. Eventually, Melvin Thompson served as governor until a special election in 1947, where Herman Talmadge was elected. The video encourages further research on the topic.

Who were the main characters involved in the 1946 Governor's Race?

• Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, Martin Luther King Jr.

• Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, Jimmy Carter

• Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, Ellis Arnall

What was the main issue that arose after the 1946 election results?

• Eugene Talmadge refused to take office

• Eugene Talmadge died before taking office

• Ellis Arnall refused to leave office

• Melvin Thompson was not elected

What was the basis for the group supporting Herman Talmadge?

• He was the son of Eugene Talmadge

• He had the most write-in votes

• He was the lieutenant governor

• He was the current governor

According to the 1945 Georgia Constitution, who should become governor if the elected governor dies?

• The current governor

• The speaker of the house

• The person with the most write-in votes

• The lieutenant governor

What action did Herman Talmadge take to assert his claim to the governorship?

• He held a public rally

• He filed a lawsuit

• He called for a new election

• He changed the locks on the governor's office

How did Ellis Arnall respond to the controversy?

• He supported Herman Talmadge

• He left the state

• He refused to leave office

• He called for a federal intervention

What was the outcome of the special election held in 1947?

• Herman Talmadge was elected

• Eugene Talmadge was elected

• Ellis Arnall was elected

• Melvin Thompson was re-elected

What was the significance of the 1946 Governor's Race in the context of civil rights?

• It marked the end of segregation

• It highlighted the return of segregationist attitudes

• It led to the immediate desegregation of schools

• It had no impact on civil rights

What role did Ellis Arnall play in the civil rights movement?

• He removed segregation signs from public buildings

• He supported segregation

• He was indifferent to civil rights

• He opposed the civil rights movement

What was the main reason for the Three Governors Controversy being considered embarrassing for Georgia?

• It involved a financial scandal

• It led to a military intervention

• It caused a national boycott of Georgia products

• It resulted in three men claiming to be governor