Three Governors Controversy Notes & Quizizz

Who was elected governor for his fourth term in 1946 but died before taking office?

• Herman Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Melvin Thompson

• Eugene Talmadge

Who was the son of Eugene Talmadge that claimed the governorship?

• Herman Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Melvin Thompson

• Eugene Talmadge

How did Herman Talmadge claim to be governor?

• He was the outgoing governor.

• He was elected by the General Assembly as an emergency vote.

• He had the most legitimate claim as the only one to win an election.

• He refused to relinquish power after losing the election.

Why did Ellis Arnall refuse to relinquish power?

• He was elected by the General Assembly.

• He believed the General Assembly didn't have the power to elect Herman.

• He had the most legitimate claim to the governorship.

• He was the son of Eugene Talmadge.

Who had the most legitimate claim to the governorship according to the learning material?

• Herman Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

• Melvin Thompson

• Eugene Talmadge

How long did Herman Talmadge serve as governor before the issue was settled by the Georgia Supreme Court?

• 1 month

• 2 months

• 3 months

• 4 months

Who was determined to be the legal governor after the struggle that was settled in the Georgia Supreme Court?

• Herman Talmadge

• Melvin Thompson

• Eugene Talmadge

• Ellis Arnall

What was the purpose of white primaries as mentioned in the learning material?

• To allow all citizens to vote in primary elections

• To determine political candidates for local elections

• To only allow white voters in primary elections to determine political candidates for general elections

• To encourage voter registration among minority groups

Which region practiced the method of disenfranchisement known as white primaries?

• The North

• The South

• The Midwest

• The West

In what year was the Democratic white primary declared unconstitutional?

• 1946

• 1954

• 1965

• 1920