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92 Chapter 18 Bourbons, Populists, and Progressives
Section 1 Bourbon Democrats and Independents Lesson Review
The Bourbon Triumvirate
e period immediately following Reconstruction saw a tug-of-war for political control in Georgia. In general, Republicans
sought to change the “old ways” while Democratic politicians sought to maintain the pre-Civil War status quo.
Directions: Read Section 1 and fill in the following information concerning the Bourbon Triumvirate era.
1. Define triumvirate. _________________________________________________________________________________
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2. List the men who made up the triumvirate and indicate the political positions that they held.
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3. Although Democrats held the upper hand in Georgia politics, the Republican Party was alive and well. Explain
the difference between “black and tan” and “lily white” Republicans. ________________________________________
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4. How did the Bourbon Democrats feel about state money? ________________________________________________
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5. What were some of the ideas that the Democratic Party emphasized that allowed them to appeal to most white
voters? ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Discussion Question: e textbook indicates that the Independents held some influence in Georgia politics
during this time. Compare this situation to modern Georgia where there is little evidence of a third political
party at all. What are the advantages and disadvantages of political parties? Is it better for a democratic society
to have more or fewer political parties? Why?
