Unit 6 New South Review

Front

This was a political party that mostly helped rural farmers by wanting to cut taxes.

Back

Populist

Front

This was a series of events that promoted the rebuilding of Atlanta and also sought to bring northern investment to the city.

Back

International Cotton Exposition

Front

This newspaper editor coined the term “New South” and wrote frequently about the south being more industrialized. He also exaggerated the truth about racial relations.

Back

Henry Grady

Front

This group of 3 men controlled Georgia politics after the Civil War and were known for being white supremacists.

Back

Bourbon Triumverate

Front

This person was the leader of the Populist Party, and he helped to pass the Rural Free Delivery Act.

Back

Tom Watson

Front

Which term means, "Attempting to take away someone’s rights"? (usually referring to voting rights)

Back

Disenfranchise

Front

This court case developed the phrase “separate but equal.” This led to legal separate facilities for blacks and whites.

Back

Plessy vs. Ferguson

Front

These were written to deny African Americans equal rights and forced segregation.

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Jim Crow Laws

Front

The Rural Free Delivery Act was passed so that mail would be delivered to farmers. Who helped pass this law?

Back

Tom Watson

Front

If you have been told that you must prove that your family fought in the Civil War to be able to vote in the elections, which form of disenfranchisement is this?

Back

Grandfather clause