The Reconstruction era and the emergence of the 'New South' marked a period of economic diversification in the Southern United States, shifting from agriculture to industrialization. Key industries included textiles and tobacco, with figures like Henry Grady advocating for modernization. Despite industrial growth, racial inequities persisted, affecting African American rights and leading to legal setbacks. Activists like Ida B. Wells fought against these injustices, paving the way for future civil rights advancements.
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Promoted economic diversification and industrialization in the South
Expansion of Railroads
Efforts to rebuild the region's infrastructure through the expansion of railroads
Key Industries
Focused on industries such as textiles, iron and steel production, and tobacco processing
Despite efforts, the South's economy remained underdeveloped compared to other regions
African Americans were often confined to low-paying, unskilled jobs due to systemic racism
Slaughterhouse Cases (1873)
Supreme Court decisions that limited the protection of African American rights
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Supreme Court decision that institutionalized racial segregation
African American leaders and activists fought against racial injustice and contributed to significant legislative achievements
The South remained predominantly agrarian and did not achieve economic parity with the North
White supremacist ideologies were deeply entrenched in Southern society, leading to a regression in African American rights
The New South movement laid the groundwork for future economic and social developments in the region and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality
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The era after the ______, called the Reconstruction era, spanned from ______ to ______ and was a time of significant change in the Southern United States.
Civil War
1865
1877
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During the post-Civil War period, a movement known as the '______ ______' emerged, promoting a shift from agriculture to ______ in the South.
New South
industrialization
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Key advantages for New South's industrial growth
Abundant raw materials, cheap labor due to no labor unions.
