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What political changes took place in the early 20 th century?

Explore the political changes that occurred in the early 20th century, including the influence of the Bourbon Triumvirate, the rise of Populism with leaders like Tom Watson, and the implementation of the County Unit System in Georgia. Discover the impacts and controversies surrounding these developments.

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What political changes took place in the early 20 th century?

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  1. What political changes took place in the early 20th century? #27 in composition book

  2. I. Post Reconstruction • Bourbon Triumvirate ran GA politics post Civil War until 1890s. • Independent Democrats, led by the Feltons, grew in opposition to BT • Other groups grew adding to the political diversity of the early 20th century

  3. II. Populist Party (Populism) • Populism – political doctrine that supports rights and powers of common people against the privileged elite • Populist party formed in 1891, hoping to run a presidential candidate in 1892 • Populist party wanted “futuristic” changes • 8 hour workday, graduated income tax, Australian ballot

  4. III. Tom Watson – GA’s best known Populist • Born in Thomson and attended Mercer University • Taught school and studied law until he passed the bar exam in 1877 • 1882 – Elected to GA General Assembly • Concerned for Ga’s poor farmers, including African-American farmers

  5. 1890 – elected to US Congress • Introduced Rural Free Delivery (RFD) bill that required the postal service to deliver mail to rural citizens • Watson never held political office again even though he ran for numerous offices in different political parties for the next 20 years

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  7. IV. County Unit System • Established in 1917 when Democratic party was the only party in GA • Counties were given “unit” vote based on its population • Elections were elected by unit vote totals not popular votes • Rural areas could decide state elections

  8. PRO: - Less populated areas could still have influence and power in state elections CON: - Candidates could be elected without a majority of popular votes • Outlawed in 1962

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