Redeemers and the New South

The video explores the New South during the Gilded Age, focusing on political, economic, and social changes post-1877. It discusses the Redeemers' influence, their economic policies, and the impact on education and state services. Industrialization efforts led by figures like Henry Grady are highlighted, alongside cultural nostalgia for the Old South and historical revisionism.

What was the political landscape of the South after the Compromise of 1877?

• It was led by African-American leaders.

• It was dominated by the Redeemers.

• It became predominantly Republican.

• It remained under federal control.

What was one of the main goals of the Redeemers in the New South?

• To abolish all taxes.

• To expand public education.

• To increase federal intervention.

• To promote economic development.

How did the Redeemers justify cutting state services like education?

• They believed education was a luxury.

• They aimed to improve healthcare services.

• They planned to invest in infrastructure.

• They wanted to increase military spending.

What strategy did conservatives use to weaken dissenting movements against the Redeemers?

• They offered economic incentives.

• They encouraged political debates.

• They promoted racial unity.

• They exploited racial prejudice.

Who was a key figure in promoting industrialization in the New South?

• Joel Chandler Harris

• Henry Grady

• Alice Walker

• James L. Kemper

What was Henry Grady's vision for the New South?

• Complete independence from the North.

• Embracing Yankee values of thrift and industriousness.

• A return to agrarian society.

• A focus on cultural preservation.

What did Henry Grady highlight in his speech about a funeral in Pickens County, Georgia?

• The cultural traditions of the South.

• The South's reliance on Northern goods.

• The economic prosperity of the South.

• The abundance of Southern resources.

What was a common theme in Southern literature after the Civil War?

• Criticism of the Old South.

• Glamorization of the Lost Cause.

• Focus on industrial progress.

• Promotion of racial equality.

Why is the movie 'Song of the South' not widely marketed by Disney?

• It was not a commercial success.

• It is considered politically incorrect.

• It was never completed.

• It was banned by the government.

Which novel is an example of the glamorization of the Old South?

• Uncle Remus

• The Color Purple

• Gone with the Wind

• Song of the South