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Station 4: International Cotton Exposition

Authored by Mrs Height

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Station 4: International Cotton Exposition
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The New South movement was more concerned with changing Georgia

economically.
politically.
socially.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of the Georgia’s great cotton expositions was to

showcase Georgia’s cotton textile industry for potential businesses.
discourage industry and encourage agriculture in Georgia
encourage farmers to send their cotton to Georgia to be processed.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The organizers of the Cotton Convention  sought to showcase which of the following?

the recovery of the city of Atlanta from the destruction of the Civil War
the potential impact of rapid industrial development on the environment
the superiority of the South's industrial operations compared to the North's
the social and economic gains of African Americans following Reconstruction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industrial fair highlighted the growth and improvements of Georgia’s textile industry?  

International Cotton Exposititon
Cotton Warehouse
Cotton Pickin Fair
Georgia State Fair

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the New South movement?  

Encourage and grow southern industry
Encourage Slavery
Promote Atlanta Newspapers
Support Farmers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Georgia host three fairs, like the International Cotton Exposition, during the New South era?

to encourage tourism 
to attract new industries 
to increase political power 
to oppose the New South concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the event that took place in Atlanta in 1881, 1885 & 1895, which showcased agricultural advancement, promoted the rebuilt city of Atlanta, and encouraged Northern investment in the South?

Populist Party
International Cotton Exposition
Atlanta Agrirama
New South Expansion

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