The term "New South" refers to a post-Civil War vision for the southern United States aimed at economic modernization and diversification, moving away from its reliance on agriculture, particularly cotton. Advocates like Henry Grady promoted industrialization, urbanization, and attracting northern investment to create a more progressive and self-sufficient economy. The New South movement sought to reshape the region's identity and improve social conditions, though it often retained elements of racial segregation and inequality. Ultimately, it reflected a complex blend of ambition and the enduring legacy of the Old South.
Because was campaigning on a ticket of no new slave-states. When he won the 1860 election, it meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress.
Lincoln winning the 1860 election on a ticket of no new slave-states. It meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress if they stayed in the USA.
Some southern were worried that the South was focusing too much on just cotton.
Scalawags.
Southerners like editor Henry Grady advocated for the concept of the "New South" as a vision for economic diversification and modernization following the Civil War. They believed it would shift the South away from its reliance on agriculture and slavery towards industrialization and urban growth, promoting a more prosperous and integrated economy. Grady emphasized the potential for industrial development, increased investment, and a more harmonious relationship between the North and South, portraying the New South as a place of opportunity and progress.
Because was campaigning on a ticket of no new slave-states. When he won the 1860 election, it meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress.
Southerners, like editor Henry Grady, said the 'New South' would have plenty of cotton and tobacco.Simplified: Cotton and Tobacco
Scalawags were white Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and efforts after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
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Scalawags were white Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and efforts after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
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Lincoln winning the 1860 election on a ticket of no new slave-states. It meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress if they stayed in the USA.
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southerners
A southerner who supported the Republican Party.
Some southern were worried that the South was focusing too much on just cotton.
most white southerners were non-slaveholding family farmers