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During the New South Era, why did Georgia host three "expositions" between 1881 and 1895?

Question 1 options:

A)

to attract new industries


B)

to increase political power


C)

to oppose the New South concept


D)

to encourage tourism

Question 2 (1 point)

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In 1895, Atlanta hosted the Cotton States Exposition and had Booker T. Washington as a key speaker. Which of the following was NOT a purpose of the Cotton States Exposition?

Question 2 options:

A)

To highlight the region's natural resources and to showcase new inventions.


B)

To showcase the economic recovery of the South


C)

To promote the end of racial violence in the South.


D)

To lure northern investors into the area.

Question 3 (1 point)

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As leader of the New South movement, what was Henry Grady supporting?

Question 3 options:

A)

blacks leaving the South to work in the North


B)

southerners growing more cotton for export


C)

northern investment in southern industry


D)

southern investment in northern factories

Question 4 (1 point)

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The phrase "the New South" refers to an important period in Southern history that occurred at what time?

Question 4 options:

A)

after World War I


B)

before Reconstruction


C)

during the depression


D)

during the late 1800s

Question 5 (1 point)

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What journalist was known for his coining of the phrase "New South"?
Question 5 options:

A)

Joseph E. Brown

B)

Alfred H. Colquitt

C)

John B. Gordon

D)

Henry Grady

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Here are the answers to your quiz questions based on the New South Era:

**Question 1:**
During the New South Era, why did Georgia host three "expositions" between 1881 and 1895?
- **Answer:** A) to attract new industries

**Question 2:**
In 1895, Atlanta hosted the Cotton States Exposition and had Booker T. Washington as a key speaker. Which of the following was NOT a purpose of the Cotton States Exposition?
- **Answer:** C) To promote the end of racial violence in the South.

**Question 3:**
As leader of the New South movement, what was Henry Grady supporting?
- **Answer:** C) northern investment in southern industry

**Question 4:**
The phrase "the New South" refers to an important period in Southern history that occurred at what time?
- **Answer:** D) during the late 1800s

**Question 5:**
What journalist was known for his coining of the phrase "New South"?
- **Answer:** D) Henry Grady

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