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Henry Grady & International Cotton Expositions • Henry Grady is best known for his promotion of the “New South” ideal. His position as editor of the Atlanta Journal newspaper, Grady was able to promote his view that the South should be more industrialized. He also wanted to diversify (vary, make different) southern agriculture and convince northern investors to help finance this “new Georgia. ” • Henry Grady helped bring three International Cotton Expositions to Atlanta. He also aided in the established of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Grady was a supporter of business expansion, which means he wanted to help local politicians (like the Triumvirate) get elected into office. • Critics of Grady: He was often criticized by Tom Watson and Georgia’s farmers for being too focused on industry. Other Georgia cities (like Athens, Augusta, and Macon) thought Grady helped Atlanta too much and ignored other developing cities. Finally, many civil rights groups both in the North and South thought Grady was inaccurate in his portrayal of racial relations. Grady emphasized the “improvements” made in Georgia, when in reality racial relations were still a significant problem. • Grady died at the age of 39 due to pneumonia. Many places were named in his honor: Grady Hospital, Grady County, and UGA’s Grady School of Journalism are just a few examples. 1. Why was Henry Grady called the “voice of the New South”? 2. Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Henry Grady? A. He fabricated stories of racial reconciliation B. He ignored the development of smaller cities. C. He helped bring in northern investment. D. He focused too much on industry and not enough on farmers. 3. What would supporters of Henry Grady favor? A. Reconciliation of poor whites and African American farmers to work together B. A political overthrow of the Bourbon Triumvirate C. Support for the Populist Party and Tom Watson D. The growth of industry, manufacturing, and agricultural diversification.

Side #2: Cotton Expos • In 1881, 1885, and 1895, Atlanta was the site of three International Cotton Expositions. These expositions were similar to the World’s Fairs held during the same time period. Primarily, the Cotton Expositions were established to promote Atlanta’s rebuilding from the Civil War, its industrial capabilities and accomplishments, and to lure northern investment into the city and region. • The first two were heavily promoted by Henry Grady, but the most memorable was the exposition held in 1895. During the exposition of 1895, also known as the “Cotton States and International Exposition, ” civil rights activist and educator, Booker T. Washington, gave his famous Atlanta Compromise Speech. • This speech urged African-Americans to focus on economic improvement as opposed to political and social rights, an idea that was supported by white New South advocates, but not accepted by African- American leaders such as W. E. B. Dubois. • Though this event was heavily promoted, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia, “only 800, 000 people attended the three month” event and it suffered with financial struggles throughout. • Still, all three of these events were effective in displaying Atlanta’s “rise from the ashes” and to establish it as the leading city of the New South. 1. What was the purpose of the International Cotton Expositions? 2. How did Booker T. Washington want African Americans to get respect and equality? A. By protesting and boycotting B. By working hard and “proving” themselves C. By writing newspaper articles about the Constitution D. By promoting marches and sit ins 3. Choose ONE important person or event from today’s lesson and create a Frayer model for the word below.