Why was Thomas E. Watson a significant figure in politics? Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.

He was elected governor of Georgia.
He was elected governor of Georgia.

He was a Bourbon Democrat.
He was a Bourbon Democrat.

He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.

Answer 1

The two responses that apply regarding Thomas E. Watson's significance in politics are:

1. He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
2. He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.

Answer 2

A key part of Henry Grady's definition of the "New South" was
(1 point)
Responses

a refusal to trade with the North.
a refusal to trade with the North.

providing free college education to all.
providing free college education to all.

an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
an increase in the amount of manufacturing.

guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.