Key Events in Georgia History

What was the primary focus of the Bourbon Triumvirate in Georgia during the late 19th century?

• Industrialization

• Agricultural reform

• Equality for all people

• Educational reform

Which event showcased the industrial and agricultural capabilities of the Southern United States in the late 19th century?

• The Great Exhibition

• The Cotton Expositions

• The World's Fair

• The Southern Exposition

Who was a prominent leader of the Populist Movement in Georgia?

• Henry Grady

• Tom Watson

• Alonzo Herndon

• Booker T. Washington

What was the main goal of disenfranchisement laws in the Southern United States?

• To promote industrial growth

• To improve education

• To restrict voting rights of African Americans

• To increase agricultural production

What was the significance of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision?

• It ended segregation in schools

• It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine

• It granted women the right to vote

• It abolished slavery

Which event in 1906 highlighted racial tensions in Atlanta, Georgia?

• The Atlanta Compromise

• The Atlanta Race Riot

• The Atlanta Exposition

• The Atlanta Peace Conference

Who was known for advocating vocational education for African Americans and delivered the Atlanta Compromise speech?

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Alonzo Herndon

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

Which African American leader co-founded the NAACP and opposed Booker T. Washington's approach to racial equality?

• Marcus Garvey

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Alonzo Herndon

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was Alonzo Herndon known for in the early 20th century?

• Being a civil rights activist

• Founding a successful insurance company

• Leading the Populist Movement

• Writing influential books

Populist Movement would have helped which group of people listed below?

• Jewish people

• Women

• Industrialists

• Farmers