Which two were goals of the Bourbon Democrats? Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
• To attract investors form the North to build mills and factories in Georgia
• To diversify farming crops so the state didn't rely solely on cotton
O To encourage Georgia citizens to buy goods and services from Northern states
• To return to the cotton-based economy of Georgia's antebellum days

Answer 1

The two goals of the Bourbon Democrats were:

• To diversify farming crops so the state didn't rely solely on cotton
• To return to the cotton-based economy of Georgia's antebellum days

The Bourbon Democrats sought to promote economic development while also appealing to the traditional agricultural interests of the South, which were heavily tied to cotton production.