New South Era Flashcards

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What is the New South?

After the Civil War, southerners promoted a new vision for a self-sufficient southern economy built on modern capitalist values, industrial growth, and improved transportation.

What were the Bourbon Triumvirate criticized for?

They were criticized for wanting stronger economic ties with the Industrial North while trying to maintain southern traditions like white supremacy.

What did Henry Grady accomplish?

Henry Grady coined the phrase the 'New South' and urged the South to abandon its agrarian economy for a modern one based on industries.

What was the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia?

It was a 1895 event held in Piedmont Park, best known for Booker T. Washington's 'Atlanta Compromise' speech promoting racial cooperation. Signup and view all the answers

What roles did Tom Watson play in Georgia politics?

He was a US Representative and instrumental in founding the Georgia Populist Party, supporting the Farmers' Alliance platform. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Populist Party formed?

It was formed during the Panic of 1873 as Farmers' Alliances agitated for reforms like railroad regulation and unlimited coinage of silver. Signup and view all the answers

What are Jim Crow Laws?

Laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Plessy v. Ferguson important?

It established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, legalizing segregation. Signup and view all the answers

What is disenfranchisement?

The removal of the rights of citizenship through economic, political, or legal means. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Grandfather Clause?

A clause allowing individuals who did not meet registration requirements to vote if their ancestors had voted before 1867. Signup and view all the answers

What is a poll tax?

A tax payable as a requirement for the right to vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is a literacy test?

A test given to prove a person's ability to read and write before being allowed to register to vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is racial violence?

Attacks on African Americans that occurred after Reconstruction through the first half of the 20th century. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 1906 Atlanta Riot?

Racial violence between white and black citizens that resulted from false accusations against black citizens published in local newspapers. Signup and view all the answers

What was Booker T. Washington known for?

He was known for being an educator and a foremost African-American leader, founding the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Signup and view all the answers

What did W.E.B. Du Bois do and why?

He was a leading advocate for African American rights and co-founded the NAACP in 1909. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Atlanta's first black millionaire?

Alonzo Herndon. Signup and view all the answers

What is antisemitism?

Hostility to or prejudice against Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Leo Frank case?

A trial where a Northern Jewish pencil factory manager was accused of murdering a young girl and was lynched by a mob after his sentence was reduced. Signup and view all the answers

What was the convict lease system?

A system where the state leased prisoners to private businesses to save money. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New South Era Overview

The New South emerged post-Civil War, advocating a self-sufficient southern economy.
Emphasis on modern capitalist values, industrial growth, and enhanced transportation.
Henry Grady was a pivotal figure promoting this vision.

Bourbon Triumvirate

Comprised Joseph Brown, Alfred Colquitt, and John Gordon.
Sought stronger economic connections with the Industrial North while upholding traditions like white supremacy.
Known for their "States' rights" governance approach.

Contributions of Henry Grady

Coined the term "New South" in 1874 as a call for economic modernization.
Urged the South to transition from an agrarian economy to one focused on factories, mines, and mills.

Cotton States and International Exposition

Held in 1895 at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia.
Notable for Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" speech advocating for racial cooperation.

Tom Watson's Political Role

US Representative and key supporter of the Farmers' Alliance platform.
Elected to the House in 1890 as an Alliance Democrat and helped establish the Georgia Populist Party in 1892.

Formation of the Populist Party

Originated during the Panic of 1873 amid declining agricultural prices.
Farmers' Alliances pushed for railroad regulation, tax reforms, and silver coinage.

Jim Crow Laws

Enacted to enforce racial segregation between blacks and whites.

Significance of Plessy v. Ferguson

Established the "separate but equal" doctrine, legitimizing legal segregation.

Disenfranchisement

The systematic removal of citizenship rights through economic, political, or legal barriers.

Grandfather Clause

Allowed voters who or whose ancestors had voted before 1867 to bypass strict registration requirements.

Poll Tax

A mandatory fee paid for the right to vote, often used to disenfranchise poorer voters.

Literacy Test

Required individuals to demonstrate reading and writing proficiency before voter registration.

Racial Violence

Targeted attacks on African Americans in the aftermath of Reconstruction, persisting into the 20th century.

1906 Atlanta Riot

Racial conflict stemming from false accusations published about black citizens, sparking violent confrontations.

Booker T. Washington

Prominent African-American educator and leader who founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, now Tuskegee University.

W.E.B. Du Bois' Contributions

Renowned advocate for African American rights and co-founder of the NAACP in 1909, through extensive writing.

Atlanta's First Black Millionaire

Alonzo Herndon was noted as the pioneering black millionaire in Atlanta.

Antisemitism

Refers to hostility or prejudice against Jewish individuals.

Leo Frank Case

A prominent trial involving the conviction of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager accused of murdering Mary Phagan.
Initially sentenced to death, his punishment was commuted to life; he was later lynched by a mob.

Convict Lease System

A practice where the state leased prisoners to private enterprises as a cost-saving measure.

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Test your knowledge about the New South era following the Civil War. This quiz covers key figures and concepts that shaped the southern economy and its political landscape. Explore the Bourbon Triumvirate and Henry Grady's vision for a self-sufficient south.