Three Governors Controversy Mini Quiz

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

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

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

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

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