The immediate cause of the riot that occurred in Atlanta in 1906 was the

stories of black violence against whites in the newspapers.

Which of the following strategies were used to disenfranchise black Georgians?

literacy test, poll tax, grandfather clause

Which was one result of the Atlanta riot of 1906?

at least 18 blacks were killed and hundreds were injured

Which statement is not true of Tom Watson?

He wrote magazine articles in support of the “New South’”.

A key part of Henry Grady’s definition of the “New South” was

an increase in the amount of manufacturing.

What happened to Leo Frank after his trial?

He was taken to jail and lynched

What became legal under Plessy vs. Ferguson?

Blacks and whites could have separate schools

The “New South” concept was to

attract industries to the area.

What business made Alonzo Herndon a successful businessman?

Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company

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1
During the New South Era, why did Georgia host three “expositions” between 1881 and 1895?
to increase politicalpower
to attract new industries
to oppose the New Southconcept
to encourage tourism
2
In the south after the Civil War, which of the following enforced segregation in public places?
RFD
county unit rules
Jim Crow laws
property taxes
3
This person helped rural farmers receive mail
John Hope
Alfred H. Colquitt
Henry Grady
Tom Watson
4
The immediate cause of the riot that occurred in Atlanta in 1906 was the
the killing of a black family.
the election of Hoke Smith as governor
blacks being denied the right to vote
stories of black violence against whites in the newspapers.
5
Which of the following strategies were used to disenfranchise black Georgians?
grandfather clause, general elections
voting rights act, Cotton Expositions
13th Amendment and 15th Amendment
literacy test, poll tax, grandfather clause
6
The Bourbon Triumvirate believed in
expansion of educational opportunities
increased industry
improving working conditions.
economic assistance for the poor
7
The African American leader who wanted gradual approach to civil rights and racial equality was
Alonzo Herndon
a. Booker T. Washington
Rebecca Felton
Martin Luther King, Jr
8
Which African American leader believed a Talented Tenth of African Americans could lead others?
Booker T. Washington
John Hope
W.E.B. DuBois
Frederick Douglass
9
Which was one result of the Atlanta riot of 1906?
at least 18 blacks were killed and hundreds were injured
the president sent in the national guard
downtown Atlantawas set on fire
five blacks were executed
10
Which statement is not true of Tom Watson?
He served in the U. S. Congress.
He wrote magazine articles in support of the “New South’”.
Supported the Farmers’ Alliance and introduced the RFD bill.
He joined the Populist Party.
11
A key part of Henry Grady’s definition of the “New South” was
providing free college education to all.
guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.
an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
a refusal to trade with the North.
12
What happened to Leo Frank after his trial?
He was found guilty, but was later freed
He was taken to jail and lynched
He was sentenced and put to death.
He spent the rest of his life in prison
13
What became legal under Plessy vs. Ferguson?
Blacks and whites could have separate schools
Blacks and whites could drink from the same water fountain
Blacks and whites could attend the same schools
Blacks and whites could be admitted to the same hospital
14
This person promoted “The New South”
Tom Watson
Henry Ford
Henry Grady
Jordan Gordon
15
The “New South” concept was to
raise the price of imports to increase the economy.
design a transportation system
attract industries to the area.
sell large plantations and make small farms for more people.
16
What business made Alonzo Herndon a successful businessman?
Coca-Cola
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Georgia Pacific
Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company
17
Which of the following terms would best describe Grady’s hopes for Georgia?
nationalism
westernization
imperialism
industrialization

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