Progressive and the New South

End of Republican Rule in Georgia The Republican Party was referred to as the Party of Lincoln, and southern states associated it with anti-South politics.

BOURBON TRIUMVIRATE Joseph E. Brown Alfred H. Colquitt John B. Gordon

Joseph E. Brown Raised in Union County Wanted Georgia to go along with radical Reconstructionists. Lawyer Graduate of Yale Judge Appointed to John Gordon’ seat in U.S. Senate by Governor Colquitt Trustee of University of Georgia. Raised in Union County Wanted Georgia to go along with radical Reconstructionists. Lawyer Graduate of Yale Judge Appointed to John Gordon’ seat in U.S. Senate by Governor Colquitt Trustee of University of Georgia.

John E. Brown continued Headed company that leased railroads. Tried and found innocent corruption charges. Believed in white supremacy. Believed in educational improvements. President, Atlanta Board of Education. Headed company that leased railroads. Tried and found innocent corruption charges. Believed in white supremacy. Believed in educational improvements. President, Atlanta Board of Education.

Alfred H. Colquitt Born in Walton County Fought in Mexican- American War Military leader in Civil War Close friend of Joseph E.Brown Elected to U.S. Senate Governor of Georgia. Believed in white supremacy. Born in Walton County Fought in Mexican- American War Military leader in Civil War Close friend of Joseph E.Brown Elected to U.S. Senate Governor of Georgia. Believed in white supremacy.

Alfred H. Colquitt continued Helped reduce state debt. Appointed a close friend to U.S. Senate Graduate from Princeton Helped reduce state debt. Appointed a close friend to U.S. Senate Graduate from Princeton

John B. Gordon Born in Upson County Attended University of Georgia Newspaper correspondent Coal mine manager Governor of Georgia Civil War military leader Wrote a book about the war Born in Upson County Attended University of Georgia Newspaper correspondent Coal mine manager Governor of Georgia Civil War military leader Wrote a book about the war

John B. Gordon continued Helped reduce state debt Believed in white supremacy Brought new business to state Had a college in Georgia named after him Helped reduce state debt Believed in white supremacy Brought new business to state Had a college in Georgia named after him

The Bourbon Triumvirate belonged to the Democratic Party and was made up of conservative Democrats.

The Bourbon Triumvirate wanted an industrialized economy for Georgia and not solely an agricultural one. This could help them compete with the northern states. The Bourbon Triumvirate wanted an industrialized economy for Georgia and not solely an agricultural one. This could help them compete with the northern states.

Henry Grady promoted industry and crop diversification as a means to help Georgia’s economy.

Grady spoke about trust and unity between the North and South. He is best known for his phrase calling this the “New South”

Georgia Story on Henry Grady ries/story/henry_grady ries/story/henry_grady Georgia Story on Henry Grady ries/story/henry_grady ries/story/henry_grady

International Cotton Exposition Atlanta, 1881: It was a fair to bring money to Atlanta’s Cotton textile business. (Similar to World’s Fair) Millions of dollars were invested in Atlanta and new jobs were created. Atlanta become known as the center of the New South. Atlanta, 1881: It was a fair to bring money to Atlanta’s Cotton textile business. (Similar to World’s Fair) Millions of dollars were invested in Atlanta and new jobs were created. Atlanta become known as the center of the New South.

Tom Watson & the Populists Small farmers in Georgia were not prospering because farm product prices were dropping and they were paying too much for shipping their products. Populism: when farmers formed groups to help one another (ex: The Farmers’ Alliance). Small farmers in Georgia were not prospering because farm product prices were dropping and they were paying too much for shipping their products. Populism: when farmers formed groups to help one another (ex: The Farmers’ Alliance).

Georgia Story on Tom Watson ries/stories/thomas_watson ries/stories/thomas_watson Georgia Story on Tom Watson ries/stories/thomas_watson ries/stories/thomas_watson

Rebecca Latimer Felton Felton was a writer, teacher, and reformer. She was also the first female U.S. Senator. She was a supporter of women’s suffrage (the right to vote) but unfortunately was a white supremacist. Felton was a writer, teacher, and reformer. She was also the first female U.S. Senator. She was a supporter of women’s suffrage (the right to vote) but unfortunately was a white supremacist.

The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot The Atlanta Race Riot was a string of violent events by whites against African Americans. Dozens were killed and many more were wounded. The riot began because of untrue stories of black men attacking white women. African Americans began turning to aggressive tactics to achieve equality and justice. The Atlanta Race Riot was a string of violent events by whites against African Americans. Dozens were killed and many more were wounded. The riot began because of untrue stories of black men attacking white women. African Americans began turning to aggressive tactics to achieve equality and justice.

The Leo Frank Case Anti-Semitism - a belief system against Jewish people. Frank was accused of murdering a young girl, although much of the evidence was faulty and suspicious. He was found guilty in court, but the governor overturned the verdict. However, a group of anti-Semites lynched Frank before he could enjoy his freedom. Anti-Semitism - a belief system against Jewish people. Frank was accused of murdering a young girl, although much of the evidence was faulty and suspicious. He was found guilty in court, but the governor overturned the verdict. However, a group of anti-Semites lynched Frank before he could enjoy his freedom.

Leo Frank picture in Marietta

Georgia Story on Leo Frank ries/stories/new_south_and_le o_frank ries/stories/new_south_and_le o_frank Georgia Story on Leo Frank ries/stories/new_south_and_le o_frank ries/stories/new_south_and_le o_frank

The County Unit System Each county was given a certain number of votes, called unit votes, in primary elections. Counties were categorized into urban, town, and rural. The candidate who received the most votes in a county won all the unit votes. Problem: less populated rural counties counted as much as populated urban or town counties and the unit system was abolished. Each county was given a certain number of votes, called unit votes, in primary elections. Counties were categorized into urban, town, and rural. The candidate who received the most votes in a county won all the unit votes. Problem: less populated rural counties counted as much as populated urban or town counties and the unit system was abolished.