Ellis Arnall and the White Primary Era

What position did Ellis Arnall hold in Georgia?

• Mayor of Atlanta

• Governor of Georgia

• State Senator

• U.S. Congressman

What significant action did Ellis Arnall take regarding the White Primary in Georgia?

• He established it

• He ignored it

• He abolished it

• He supported it

What was the White Primary in Georgia designed to do?

• Allow all citizens to vote

• Prevent African Americans from voting in primary elections

• Encourage voter turnout

• Select candidates for the general election

How did the public generally react to the abolition of the White Primary in Georgia?

• With widespread approval

• With indifference

• With mixed emotions

• With resistance

Which group was most directly affected by the White Primary in Georgia?

• Women

• African Americans

• Young voters

• Non-property owners

Ellis Arnall's tenure as governor is often noted for which of the following?

• Economic decline

• Educational reforms

• Increased crime rates

• Environmental degradation

What was one of the reasons the White Primary was deemed unfair?

• It only allowed property owners to vote

• It was held on a weekday, making it hard for workers to vote

• It excluded a significant portion of the population based on race

• It required voters to pass a literacy test