Understanding the Bourbon Triumvirate

Who were the members of the Bourbon Triumvirate?

• John B. Gordon, Alfred H. Colquitt, Joseph E. Brown

• Henry Grady, Tom Watson, Rebecca Latimer Felton

• Alexander Stephens, Robert Toombs, Howell Cobb

• William T. Sherman, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis

What was the primary goal of the Redeemers in the post-Reconstruction era?

• To promote industrialization in the South

• To restore Democratic control and reduce the influence of Republicans

• To expand voting rights for African Americans

• To increase federal intervention in Southern states

Which economic policy was supported by the Bourbon Triumvirate?

• High tariffs on imported goods

• Diversification of agriculture and promotion of industry

• Nationalization of railroads

• Free silver to increase money supply

How did the Bourbon Triumvirate impact social changes in the South?

• They promoted racial equality and integration

• They maintained white supremacy and limited African American rights

• They encouraged women's suffrage

• They abolished the sharecropping system

What was a significant legacy of the Bourbon Triumvirate?

• Establishment of a strong public education system

• Economic modernization and industrial growth in Georgia

• Expansion of civil rights for all citizens

• Creation of a welfare state

Which strategy did the Redeemers use to regain political power?

• Forming alliances with Northern Republicans

• Using violence and intimidation to suppress African American voters

• Promoting progressive social reforms

• Supporting the Populist movement

Which industry did the Bourbon Triumvirate particularly focus on developing?

• Textile manufacturing

• Automobile production

• Technology and innovation

• Oil and gas extraction

What was a common criticism of the Bourbon Triumvirate's leadership?

• They were too progressive and liberal

• They neglected rural areas in favor of urban development

• They were too focused on foreign policy

• They were ineffective in reducing taxes

What was the impact of the Bourbon Triumvirate on Georgia's infrastructure?

• They neglected infrastructure development

• They improved railroads and transportation networks

• They focused solely on urban infrastructure

• They dismantled existing infrastructure

Which group was most negatively affected by the policies of the Redeemers?

• Wealthy landowners

• Northern industrialists

• African Americans and poor whites

• European immigrants