SS8H7 - The New South

Which doctrine, emerging from a landmark 1898 Supreme Court case, stated that Blacks had political rights but lacked social rights?

• separate but equal

• 13th amendment

• Citizens Community Doctrine

• 14th amendment

How did Booker T. Washington craft his unique 'slow going' strategy?

• After gaining freedom, he worked hard, mastered barbering, and eventually launched a billion-dollar life insurance empire in Atlanta.

• He was the founding force behind the NAACP.

• He introduced the groundbreaking idea of 'the talented tenth.'

• Post-emancipation, he pursued higher education, authored several influential books, and is most celebrated for his Atlanta Compromise Speech.

Can you figure out which statements accurately (correctly) describe the Bourbon Triumvirate? You can choose MORE than one!

• In Georgia, a powerful trio emerged, wielding political power and representing the interests of white plantation (land) owners.

• Repairing, enhancing, and extending the railroads across Georgia because remember the Union busted up the Railroad during the Civil War

• Worked to build integrated schools with the Freedmen's Bureau

• They were ambitious about boosting Georgia's economy through its infrastructure (that's buildings and stuff)

Why did Henry Grady roll out the red carpet for the International Cotton Expositions in Atlanta, GA?

• In a bold move to show industries of the New South.

• To spotlight the cotton's starring role to the Northerners.

• In a strategic play to get the South to shop Northern products.

• As part of his campaign trail to snag a seat in U.S. Congress.

During time known as "The New South" in Georgia which of these statements do you think are true about it? (Pick MORE than one!)

• Building the economy in more ways than just agriculture.

• There were racist practices, including the KKK

• Rebuilding Georgia after the Civil War.

• Getting equality for all races and religions.

When Thomas E. Watson was walking around the U.S. Congress, he had a big heart for a specific group in Georgia. Can you figure out who he worked for the most?

• Convict Lease System

• Industry (textile mills)

• Farmers

• White land owners

In the southern states, what was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

• Racial lines were drawn and segregation became the norm throughout the South

• The case took an unexpected turn and went to an even higher court after the Supreme Court ruling

• Equal rights were suddenly available everywhere in the South

• The concept of States Rights got a thumbs up from the Northern states

Who did the Populist Party NOT fight to help?

• Farmers

• Laborers

  (workers)

• Wealthy

• African-Americans

Why do you think the Jim Crow Laws were created?

• To introduce groundbreaking agricultural (farming) practices in Georgia

• To build a New South

• To disenfranchise African Americans

• To host the grand International Cotton Expo in Georgia & bring northern cotton farmers

Can you uncover the truths about the 1906 Atlanta Riot? Pick the event which does NOT fit!

• Newspaper printed false (untrue) reports about white women killed by black men

• Mob was mostly unemployed white men/boys who attacked black owned businesses causing LOTS of damage

• White mobs wounded and killed many blacks during this 48-hour event

• The KKK stepped in and stopped the violence.