New South - People and Figures

Multiple Choice

The “New South” was created after Reconstruction, and was influenced by a variety of individuals, groups, and events. Which statement BEST describes the influence of the group known as the Bourbon Triumvirate during this time? (H7a)

• The Bourbon Triumvirate gave more power to the Freedmen’s Bureau.
• Increasing industry and lowering taxes were two major goals of the Bourbon Triumvirate.
• The Bourbon Triumvirate encouraged more government services for taxpayers.
• Improvement of public schools and educational equality were the focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate.

Multiple Choice

What was the role of the Bourbon Triumvirate in Georgia politics during the years 1870-1890?

• They were key figures in the Civil War

• They ruled Georgia politics for 20 years

• They were all Southern Republicans

• They rotated positions of governor and senate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes The Bourbon Triumvirate?

• They wanted to start the second Civil War

• They were white supremacists who did no good for Georgia

• They wanted to modernize and industrialize Georgia while maintaining old southern traditions

• They wanted to eliminate Georgia's dependence on agriculture

Multiple Choice

What significant political positions did Joseph E. Brown hold during his career?

• Governor of Georgia

• Senator of Georgia

• Mayor of Atlanta

• Chief Justice of Georgia

Multiple Choice

What factors contributed to the decline of the Bourbon Triumvirate's popularity in the 1890s?

• The rise of the Populist party

• Increased support for the Bourbon Triumvirate

• Economic stability

• Emergence of New Democrats

Multiple Choice

Who were the three members of the Bourbon Triumvirate?

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

• Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson

• James B. Jones, William H. Hansing, Michael E. Brown

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What was the Convict Lease System?

• The Convict Lease System involved sending prisoners to foreign countries for labor.
• The Convict Lease System was a method of providing free education to inmates in prisons.
• The Convict Lease System was a program for rehabilitating prisoners in state facilities.
• The Convict Lease System was a labor system where states leased prisoners to private companies for work.

Multiple Choice

Why was Henry Grady often called the 'voice of the New South'?

• because of his support for the Populist Party and Tom Watson.

• because he planned a political overthrow of the Bourbon Triumvirate.

• Because he pushed for the growth of industry, manufacturing, and agricultural diversification.

• Because he pushed for reconciliation of poor whites and Black farmers to work together.

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of the International Cotton Expositions?

• To reduce cotton production costs.
• To establish a global cotton monopoly.
• To promote synthetic fabric alternatives.
• To promote the cotton industry and attract investment.

Multiple Choice

Why was the International Cotton Exposition considered a success?

• It brought industries and jobs to Georgia and boosted the economy

• It was overshadowed by other agricultural expos in the region.
• It focused solely on textile innovations and ignored cotton.
• It failed to attract any visitors and was poorly organized.

Multiple Choice

What did Tom Watson advocate for?

• Endorsement of government regulations in industry.
• Low taxes, education for all, ending the convict lease system

• Promotion of environmental sustainability.
• Support for traditional business practices.

Multiple Choice

What was the Rural Free Delivery Act? :

• The Rural Free Delivery Act was a law that established free mail delivery to rural areas in the U.S.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act restricted mail access to city residents.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act mandated urban mail delivery only.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act was a tax on rural postal services.

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During the late 1800s, Georgia leaders promoted the idea of the ​

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, a vision that encouraged industry and economic growth in the South. Political power during this time was often held by the ​

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, three powerful politicians who supported business interests and lower taxes. Journalist ​

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also pushed this new vision by encouraging Northern investment and celebrating the South’s progress. Large events such as the ​

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were hosted in Atlanta to showcase new technology, attract investors, and demonstrate the region’s potential. Meanwhile, rural voters supported leaders like ​

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, who spoke for farmers and later became a leader of the Populist a movement that demanded reforms to help common people.

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New South

Bourbon Triumvirate

Henry Grady

International Cotton Exposition

Tom Watson

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Match the Vocab to the definition

• Bourbon Triumvirate

• New South

• International Cotton Exposition

• Henry Grady

• Tom Watson

Brown, Gordon, Colquitt

Rebranding for South after reconstructio

Event held to bring industry to the GA

Editor of Newspaper

Populist Politician

• Brown, Gordon, Colquitt

• Rebranding for South after reconstructio

• Event held to bring industry to the GA

• Editor of Newspaper

• Populist Politician

Multiple Choice

What was the Rural Free Delivery Act?

• The Rural Free Delivery Act was a law that provided free mail delivery to rural areas in the U.S.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act was a program for urban transportation services.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act restricted mail delivery to urban areas.
• The Rural Free Delivery Act was a tax on postal services.

Multiple Choice

What was the Convict Lease System?

• The Convict Lease System was a labor system where state governments leased prisoners to private companies for work.
• The Convict Lease System was a method of providing free housing for released inmates.
• The Convict Lease System involved the government hiring private security for prisons.
• The Convict Lease System was a program for rehabilitating prisoners through education.

Multiple Choice

Besides bringing industry to Georgia what was the other goal of the Bourbon Triumvirate/

• To decrease debt in Georgia

• To promote agricultural reforms and increase land ownership.
• To enhance education and improve public health services.
• To establish a new political party and reduce federal influence.

Multiple Choice

Who coined (came up with) the term "New South"?

• Henry W. Grady
• W.E.B. Du Bois
• Mark Twain
• Robert E. Lee

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the MOST significant outcome of Atlanta’s International Cotton Exposition 1881?

• It demonstrated the city’s economic growth since the Civil War and promoted

  investment

• Increased cotton production in the North.
• Promotion of international trade agreements with Asia.
• Establishment of new textile factories in Europe.