Industrial and Political Progression in Georgia

Standard SS8H7 The student will evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 and 1918. Element a. Evaluate the impact Henry Grady, the International Cotton Exposition, Tom Watson, and the Populists had on Georgia during this period.

Essential Question What were the beliefs of the Populists and how did Populist Tom Watson change Georgia and the nation?

Today’s Agenda Open: ~ Video, “Wizard of Oz and Populism” Work ~ Interactive PowerPoint notes Session: ~ Georgia Stories, “Henry Grady” and “Tom Watson” Close: ~ Add people to “Faces of the New South” Bio Book

Today’s Key Terms Henry Grady International Cotton Exposition Tom Watson Populists Populism

Populism and the Wizard of Oz

Popcorn Read-Aloud “Henry Grady” Textbook page 318 Please read one paragraph and then call on someone else.

Henry Grady and The New South Came up with the term “The New South” Newspaper editor and part owner of the Atlanta Constitution Promoted the Bourbon Triumvirate in his newspaper (helped to get them elected) Described Georgia as a place of new industry Speeches helped to get Northern investment in Atlanta industry Wrote about improved race relations in the South (although it was far from true)

1881 International Cotton Exposition 1881, Henry Grady was one of the main planners It was sort of a “fair” that showed off Georgia’s new industry 2 others occurred (1885 and 1895) 1895 “Cotton States and International Exposition” most memorable (showed off accomplishments of women and African Americans 1895 Booker T. Washington gave famous “Atlanta Compromise Speech” It urged African-Americans to focus on economic improvement and not political or social rights ( this idea was supported by whites not African-Americans)

Prison Reform 1908 saw the end of convict lease system -Work camps and chain gangs replaced the lease system -Wore black and white uniforms -chained together -poor food and housing -no preparation for life after prison -Progressive legislators created the Juvenile Court System

Populism Political idea that supported the rights of “common” people in their struggle with wealthy people Poor farmers and low wage workers were followers of Populism They were known as Populists Two political groups The Grange and Farmer’s Alliance worked to protect farmers’ rights They joined with unions to create the People’s Party

Tom Watson Georgia’s Populist Leader Famous Georgian populist, worked for Rural Free Delivery bill to deliver mail to rural areas for free Spoke out against the lynching of African Americans Ran for president and vice-president but lost Changed his views on racial equality to become a white supremacist His writings targeted Blacks, Catholics, and Jews Supported taking voting rights away from African Americans U.S. postal service refused to deliver his magazine, The Jeffersonian, after he wrote against America entering World War I Became a U.S. Senator but died during his term His seat was held for one day by Rebecca Felton

Tom Watson Rural Free Delivery

Tom Watson Removed From Georgia’s Capitol Steps http://www.ajc.com/news/news/tom-watson-statue-removed-from-georgias-capitol-st/nb7Jz/ Atlanta Journal-Constitution article

Important Progressive Era Acts 1. Smith-Lever Act (1914) – created Agricultural Extension Service to teach improved farming methods 2. Smith-Hughes Act – helped establish vocational schools for youth 3. Neil-Primary Act (1917)-Created “county unit system” -plan designed to give small counties more power in state government -smaller counties had more county unit “votes” even though they had fewer voters -people could be elected to office without getting the majority of votes -declared unconstitutional in 1962

Henry Grady Video Logs Record at least 2 facts to share with the class. http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/story/henry_grady

Tom Watson Video Logs Record at least 2 facts to share with the class. http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/thomas_watson

“Bio Book” Checklist (Page 1) Student Checks Teacher Checks Glue picture Who (write person’s name) When (were they significant?) What (did they do of significance?) Why (did they do or believe what they did?) One important fact The Glendy Burk Stephen Foster