Georgia's New South Quiz

What was a major economic change in Georgia during the New South era?

• The decline of the cotton industry

• The introduction of sharecropping

• The rise of the technology sector

• Decrease in agricultural production

Which crop became significant in Georgia's agricultural development during the New South period?

• Wheat

• Soybeans

• Peanuts

• Rice

What was a key factor in the industrial growth of Georgia in the New South era?

• The discovery of gold

• The expansion of the railroad system

• The decline of the textile industry

• The import of foreign machinery

How did racial tensions manifest in Georgia during the New South period?

• Through the implementation of Jim Crow laws

• By the establishment of integrated schools

• Through the decrease in racial violence

• By the election of African American politicians

Which political reform occurred in Georgia during the New South era?

• The end of the poll tax

• The introduction of women's suffrage

• The establishment of the county unit system

• The direct election of senators

What cultural shift was observed in Georgia during the New South period?

• A decline in religious observance

• The rise of the blues music genre

• The spread of the temperance movement

• The emergence of a strong literary tradition

What impact did the boll weevil have on Georgia's agriculture in the New South era?

• It increased cotton production

• It led to the diversification of crops

• It had no significant impact

• It decreased the need for labor

Which industry saw significant growth in Georgia during the New South due to the availability of natural resources?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Textile manufacturing

• Electronics production

• Steel production

How did the New South era affect the social status of African Americans in Georgia?

• It led to immediate racial equality

• It worsened due to segregation laws

• It improved significantly due to new economic opportunities

• It remained unchanged from the antebellum period

What was a consequence of the political reforms in Georgia during the New South?

• Increased participation of African Americans in politics

• Decreased influence of rural areas in state politics

• Greater transparency in government operations

• Consolidation of power among white elites