
Three Governors Controversy Mini Quiz
Authored by Holly Sprayberry
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What caused the Three Governors Controversy?
A disagreement over election results in the U.S. Senate
The death of the elected governor before taking office
A law that banned all political parties
A conflict between Georgia and the federal government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political issue played a role in the controversy?
The reinstatement of the white primary
The expansion of railroads
The increase in military spending
The creation of new taxes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the three men who claimed to be governor?
Ellis Arnall, Melvin Thompson, Herman Talmadge
Eugene Talmadge, Ellis Arnall, James Carmichael
William Hartsfield, Ivan Allen Jr., Melvin Thompson
Herman Talmadge, James Carmichael, Carl Sanders
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the final outcome of the controversy?
The federal government intervened and chose a new governor
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Melvin Thompson was the rightful governor
Herman Talmadge was immediately sworn in as governor
Ellis Arnall was given a second term as governor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the controversy reflect racial tensions in Georgia?
It centered on whether to reinstate the white primary to restrict Black voting rights
It involved a dispute over school funding
It led to new laws supporting civil rights
It resulted in the election of Georgia’s first Black governor
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