considered the "Father of the New South;" planned the International Cotton Expositions and was a local journalist

Three signers of the Declaration of Independence from the Georgia colony, EXCEPT:

President of the U.S. responsible for failing to enforce Supreme Court rulings that favored the Cherokee Nation, after the Gold Rush brought more attention to their land.

Leader of the Populist Party known for fighting for agricultural workers and helping to pass the Rural Delivery Act.

Three politicians during the New South era who favored segregation, industrial growth, and lower taxes.

A leader of SNCC; known for marching for voting rights in Selma & helping to organize the March on Washington, later became a U.S. Representative representing Georgia.

Served as a mayor of Atlanta, a U.S. Representative, and an ambassador for the United Nations; also credited for helping to bring the Olympics to Atlanta in 1996.

Atlanta mayor during part of the Civil Rights movement; known for bringing professional sports teams to the city, expanding MARTA, and supporting the civil rights movement (i.e. desegregating city hall).

U.S. Representative from Georgia known for strengthening the country's navy; "Father of the Two Ocean Navy;" also opposed civil rights

Black American who sued for his freedom; result of the case said African Americans were not citizens and could not petition the courts.

Political group that ran much of Congress during Reconstruction; wanted to punish the south and fought for rights for Black Americans.