Question

What best describes the Bourbon Triumvirate?

A. It was a group of university educators who supported the New South
programs.

B. It was an assembly of African American politicians running for political office.

C. It was a trio of Georgia Democrats that controlled the Georgia state
government.

D. It was a meeting of white and African American farmers pushing for
political reform.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (C). It was a trio of Georgia Democrats that controlled the Georgia state

government.

Explanation: Bourbon Triumvirate consisted of Joseph Brown, Alfred Colquitt, and John Gordon. These three individuals controlled the Georgia State government, they are the three most powerful and prominent politicians in their era, these three men influences the United States of America senate and the governors office. However these men all wanted stronger economic ties with the Industrial North. But they insisted they wanted to keep some southern traditions such as white supremacy.