1. Bourbon Triumvirate
A group of three politicians (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon) who controlled Georgia politics for twenty years after the Civil War.
Held common economic goals through the railroad and mining industries in Georgia.
Wanted preserve the “old ways” of white supremacy by serving the interests of wealth land owners
Supported the Convict Lease System
Wanted Georgia to grow economically through industry
Believed in lower taxes and less government spending on public services, including less spending on public schools
Emphasized States’ Rights

2. Joseph E Brown (1821-1894) He was a member of the Bourbon Triumvirate
Elected Governor of Georgia in 1857 and stayed during the Civil War.
Was a strong “State’s Rights” Governor
Supported the Reconstruction efforts
Briefly joined the Republican party during Reconstruction
U.S. Senator from as a Democrat
Was head of a company that leased land to the Western and Atlantic Railroad

3. Alfred H Colquitt (1824- 1894) Member of the Bourbon Triumvirate
Member of the Georgia Secession Convention in 1861
Georgia’s governor
While governor reduced state’s war debts
Helped Georgia approved new state constitution in 1877
U. S. Senator

4. John B Gordon (1832- 1904) Member of the Bourbon Triumvirate
Outspoken opponent of Reconstruction
Leader of the Georgia KKK
Head of the Western & Atlantic RR
Elected governor in 1886 for 2 terms
Reduced state’s war debt
Brought in new industry to the state

5. Henry Grady (1850- 1889) Known as the voice of the “New South”
Managing editor of the Atlanta Journal
Spoke on his views of industrialization of the South, diversification of agriculture, and northern investors to help the south.
International Cotton Expositions and Georgia Tech.
Helped to bring jobs, recognition, and investment to Georgia.
Portrayed race relations as changing in Georgia.

6. International Cotton Exposition 1895
Used to promote Atlanta’s rebuilding and it’s industrial capabilities
Lure northern investments into the region
Booker T. Washington – The Atlanta Compromise speech – urged African Americans to focus on economic improvement as opposed to political and social rights.
Displayed Atlanta as a “Phoenix” – rising from the ashes and established it as the leading city in the New South.
International Cotton Exposition 1895