New South Era Historical Figures

Question 1

Though he supported the owners of plantations, he also recognized the need for increasing industry in Georgia

Accepted Answer

Alfred Colquitt

Question 2

He was a managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution and supported politicians he felt were popular enough to be elected

Accepted Answer

Henry Grady

Question 3

Despite other media outlets supporting tariffs to help Georgia’s farms, he and Joseph Brown argued for free trade.

Accepted Answer

Henry Grady

Question 4

His name was associated with many convict-leasing scandals of his day. This seemed to have no effects on his popularity

Accepted Answer

Alfred Colquitt

Question 5

He emphasized that slavery and secession were in the past & strongly believed in working with the North economically

Accepted Answer

Henry Grady

Question 6

He quit his Senate term early to accept a position leading a railroad company. He ran again in 1890 and was re-elected

Accepted Answer

Gordon

Question 7

He worked diligently as a U.S. Senator to get rid of federal troops stationed in the South during Reconstruction.

Accepted Answer

Gordon

Question 8

He worked diligently as a U.S. Senator to get rid of federal troops stationed in the South during Reconstruction.

Accepted Answer

Gordon

Question 9

He made a fortune with his mines becoming the first millionaire in Georgia.

Accepted Answer

Brown

Question 10

Despite Joseph Brown’s attempt to get Georgia’s voters to reject him, he was re-elected to the U.S. Senate in 1888.

Accepted Answer

Alfred Colquitt

Question 11

He was the first Democrat who publicly supported public education being available to all white children.

Accepted Answer

Brown

Question 12

Word spread throughout Georgia about his military accomplishments during the Civil War on the part of the Confederacy.

Accepted Answer

Gordon

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