Fill in the Blanks The New South Era Online version SS8H7 Political Leaders by Andrea Height 1 industrialized Delivery nothern showcase Grady Free Bourbon International Rural three Populist industry Cotton agriculture mail Expositions Triumvirate Party Watson farmers 1881 Tom Spokesman From 1872 to 1890 , the controlled Georgia's government . They were made up by politicians named Alfred Colquitt , Joseph Brown , and John Gordon . They wanted Georgia to be more and not based solely on . Henry a journalist from Georgia nicknamed the of the New South , promoted and crop diversification as a way to help the economy of Georgia . He encouraged investors to develop industries in Georgia . Grady was instrumental in bringing the to Atlanta . The first cotton expo was held in Atlanta in . It was a fair to what Georgia had to offer . Not everyone in the New South enjoyed prosperity . Many struggled to pay loans and make ends meet . Farmers banned together and helped to form the , a new political party . became the leader of the populist party in Georgia . Under his leadership the populist party became very powerful . While a member of Congress Watson successfully endorsed a program to bring free delivery of to rural areas .
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