• He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
• He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.
Why was Thomas E. Watson a significant figure in politics? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
• He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
• He was elected governor of Georgia.
• He was a Bourbon Democrat.
• He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.
2 answers
A key part of Henry Grady's definition of the "New South" was
(1 point)
• a refusal to trade with the North.
• providing free college education to all.
• an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
• guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.
(1 point)
• a refusal to trade with the North.
• providing free college education to all.
• an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
• guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.