A.
he promised that he would lower taxes if he was elected, but he approved several tax increases.
B.
he was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions.
C.
he fought to keep the white primary system, but he ordered the state university system to integrate.
D.
he campaigned to cut government spending and then increased spending for education.
Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians in his role as governor because
A.
he promised that he would lower taxes if he was elected, but he approved several tax increases.
B.
he was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions.
C.
he fought to keep the white primary system, but he ordered the state university system to integrate.
D.
he campaigned to cut government spending and then increased spending for education.
1 answer
Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians in his role as governor primarily because B. he was a segregationist who appointed many African Americans to government positions.
Maddox was known for his staunch segregationist views, which made his appointments surprising to many, as they contrasted with his public stance on racial issues.
