Flashcard on the Bourbon Triumvirate and Reconstruction in Georgia

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Who became the spokesperson for the Democratic majority in Georgia after Reconstruction?

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Henry Grady

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What was the main goal of the Democrats in Georgia after the Civil War and Reconstruction?

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To redeem the state and reclaim the old Southern way of life

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Who were the three leaders of the Bourbon Triumvirate?

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Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, John B. Gordon

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What did the Bourbon Triumvirate believe in?

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White supremacy, Use of convict labor for both agriculture and manufacturing, A more industrialized South

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What was the main focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate in Georgia's economy?

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Building new industries

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For how many years did the Bourbon Triumvirate control Georgia's politics?

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Nearly twenty years

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What led to the Bourbon Triumvirate losing power in 1890? Options: Economic recession, The rise of the Populist Party, A natural disaster, A military coup

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The rise of the Populist Party

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What was the name of the political party formed by the Farmers' Alliance supporters in 1891?

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Populist Party

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Who did the Populists represent?

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Farmers and the "common man"

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What was one of the main beliefs of the Populists early on? Options: Supporting high taxes for farmers, Encouraging racial division, Promoting political equality regardless of race, Increasing workdays to twelve hours

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Promoting political equality regardless of race