Unit 9: Three Governors Controversy in Georgia

What was the primary election in which only whites could vote called?

• General election

• White primary

• State election

• Democratic primary

What was the result of the federal court case King v. Chapman?

• It upheld the white primaries

• It had no significant impact on the primaries

• It ended Georgia's white primary

• It started the white primary

What event in 1946 led to African Americans having a real voice in the state's voting process?

• The election of Eugene Talmadge

• The "three governors controversy"

• The ruling in favor of African Americans in King v. Chapman

• The resignation of Governor Arnall

Who was elected governor by the General Assembly after the 1946 governor's race?

• Eugene Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Herman Talmadge

• Melvin Thompson

What was the outcome of the legal contest between Talmadge and Thompson in 1947?

• Talmadge's election was upheld

• Thompson was declared the rightful governor

• Arnall was reinstated as governor

• The General Assembly's decision was deemed correct

What effect did the ending of Georgia's white primary have on the 1946 governor's race?

• It led to the "three governors controversy"

• It resulted in a clear victory for Eugene Talmadge

• It caused no significant changes in the election process

• It prevented African Americans from voting

Order the following events as they occurred: 1. Herman Talmadge becomes governor after a special election. 2. Federal court rules in favor of King v. Chapman and ends Georgia's white primary. 3. Herman Talmadge is elected governor by the General Assembly. 4. Georgia’s Supreme Court names Melvin Thompson as Georgia’s governor. 5. Governor Arnall resigns and supports Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson as his successor. 6. Eugene Talmadge dies after being elected governor.

• 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 4

• 2, 6, 3, 1, 4, 5

• 6, 3, 1, 2, 5, 4

• 2, 6, 3, 5, 4, 1