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Henry Gradyeditor of The Atlanta Constitution
This is a group of three people who share responsibility, authority or power.Triumvirate
Tom Watson and the Populist party wanted to help Southern farmers for all of the following reasonsSmall farmers were not prospering during the New South Era due to the dropping prices of cotton and agricultural goods.
Tom Watson and the Populist party wanted to help Southern farmers for all of the following reasonsFarmers owed lots of money in the form of loans to banks.
Tom Watson and the Populist party wanted to help Southern farmers for all of the following reasonsFarmers were being charged a great deal of money by railroads to ship their products.
All of the following occurred during the International Cotton ExpositionEquipment for making textiles were displaye
All of the following occurred during the International Cotton ExpositionSouthern products like sugar, rice and tobacco were shown.
All of the following occurred during the International Cotton ExpositionNew jobs were created and millions of dollars were invested in Atlanta.
Which describes a belief of the progressive movement?The belief that government could correct the ills of society
The progressive movement mostly brought about changes inindustry and agriculture.
When Georgian Rebecca Latimer Felton wrote for the Atlanta Journal, she focused on the need for reforms inGeorgia’s prison system.
Which term describes the use of prisoners for labor by private businesses and industries?Convict lease system
This system was created as a way of giving votes in primary elections to rural, urban and towns.County Unit
This was a fair held in 1881 to bring money to Atlanta’s cotton textile business.International Cotton Exposition
Henry Grady was known as thespokesman of the New South.
Why were prison workers referred to as “chain gangs?”Prisoners were chained at their waists and ankles while they worked.
In 1915, Georgia’s juvenile court systemtried and punished juveniles in a manner different from that used for adults.
Who was involved in the Bourbon Triumvirate?Alfred Colquitt, Joseph Brown, and John Gordon
The term “populism” describessouthern farmers working together.
From 1872-1890, Bourbon Democrats controlled the Georgia government. During their time of power all of the following economic activities occurredGeorgia’s economy began to recover through increased industrialization.
From 1872-1890, Bourbon Democrats controlled the Georgia government. During their time of power all of the following economic activities occurredThe production of cottonseed oil, cattle feed and fertilizer began to help the economy.
From 1872-1890, Bourbon Democrats controlled the Georgia government. During their time of power all of the following economic activities occurredThe cotton textile industry grew throughout Georgia.
Which reform movement worked to ban the production and use of alcoholic beverages?Temperance movement
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages?Eighteenth Amendment
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union supportedthe prohibition of alcohol.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?Nineteenth Amendment
This Georgia writer, teacher and reformer also became the first women to serve in the United State’s Senate.Rebecca Latimer Felton
The “bridge” linking the New South Era and the Progressive Era was thePopulist movement.
The Populist party did not support theprivate ownership of railroads and utilities.
The populist party did supportAustralian ballot.
The populist party did supportgraduated income tax.
The populist party did support8-hour workday.
Who benefited from the county unit system?rural areas
The county unit system affected voting and politics in Georgia byhelping African-Americans get more voting power.
Rebecca Latimer Felton supportededucational reform movement
Rebecca Latimer Felton supportedtemperance movement
Rebecca Latimer Felton supportedsuffrage movement
The Populist politician best known for introducing the Rural Free Delivery Bill wasTom Watson.
The most important by-product of the Rural Free Delivery Bill passed by Congress wasconstruction of new roads and bridges.
Which piece of national legislation, sponsored by a Georgian, created the Agricultural Extension Service?The Smith-Lever Act
Which piece of legislation allowed smaller, less populated counties in Georgia to have the same or greater power and influence in the General Assembly as the larger, more populated counties?The Neil Primary Act
Which statement BEST explains why the term Bourbon Triumvirate was most appropriate for Joseph Brown, Alfred Colquitt, and John Gordon.They were political leaders drawn together by power and political goals.
All of the following are ideas that Henry Grady, the “Spokesman of the New South” believedIndustry should be promoted in the south.
All of the following are ideas that Henry Grady, the “Spokesman of the New South” believedCrop diversification should be promoted to help Southern agriculture.
All of the following are ideas that Henry Grady, the “Spokesman of the New South” believedIndustry should be promoted in the south.Northerners should invest in factories and industry in the South.
Which groups united to form the Populist Party in 1891?The Farmers’ Alliance and labor unions
A true statement of the County Unit SystemBy uniting, the state’s smaller counties could decide state elections.
A true statement of the County Unit SystemThe 121 smallest counties had two unit votes each.
A true statement of the County Unit SystemThe 8 largest counties had 6 unit votes each.
What Georgian Populist leader called on black and white farmers to unite in an effort to gain fair treatment from the state and national governments?Tom Watson
What new type of American business structure began during the Progressive Era?The corporation
Georgia’s chain gangs replaced the ____________________ system.Convict Lease
A ban on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages was known as ____________________.Prohibition
Women who campaigned and protested against their inability to vote were called ____________________.Suffragettes
The ____________________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote in 1920.19th
The legislation that gave free mail delivery to rural areas across the nation was known as the _________________________ bill.rural free delivery
The system that allowed small, rural counties to maintain power in the Georgia General Assembly from 1917 until it was overturned in 1962 was known as the ____________________ system.County Unit System
The ____________________ was the farmers’ organization that joined with labor union organizations to form the Populist party.Farmer's Alliance
____________________, a soft drink company founded in the late 1800s, is one of Atlanta’s largest businesses.Coca-Cola
____________________ was one of Atlanta’s leading department stores and accepted scrip instead of money from the city’s teachers during the depression.Rich's
Atlanta Journal writer who campaigned for prison reform in GeorgiaRebecca Latimer Felton
Savannah woman who founded the Girl Scouts of AmericaJuliette Gordon Low
Creator of nerve tonic that became Coca-ColaJohn Pemberton
He founded the Coca-Cola Company when he purchased all of the companies stock for $2300. He established Emory University and Hospital and served as Atlanta’s Mayor… without pay!Asa Candler
He purchased the Coca-Cola Company for $25 million dollars and then gave it to his son Ernest who led the Company to become a multibillion dollar international businessErnest Woodruff
He founded Rich’s Department StoreMorris Rich
He founded the Atlanta Mutual Insurance CompanyAlonzo Herndon
The Author of Uncle Remus: His Songs and SayingsJoel Chandler Harris
This poet wrote, Song of the ChattahoocheeSidney Lanier


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