what did the bourbon triumvirate want to change through its vision of the new south? what did these leaders want to stay the same?

Answer 1

The Bourbon Triumvirate, a political coalition of three influential Democrats from Georgia (Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon), sought to change the South after the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. They aimed to promote economic growth and diversification in the region, particularly in agriculture, by attracting industry, Northern investment, and developing transportation infrastructure like railroads. They also sought to diversify the Southern economy by encouraging the growth of manufacturing, trade, and business.

However, the triumvirate wanted to maintain the racial and social hierarchy in the region. They did not support significant social or political changes for African Americans—they fought to maintain white supremacy and implemented policies that strengthened the Jim Crow system, suppressing the rights of black people. They also wanted to stay connected to the Democratic party and its traditional southern values.

In summary, the Bourbon Triumvirate wanted to modernize the South but also wanted to maintain the racial and social status quo. They sought economic progress and investment, while preserving white supremacy and suppressing the rights of African Americans.