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This New South would have industries based on coal, iron, tobacco, cotton, lumber, and the region's other abundant resources.

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Who coined the expression new south?

Henry W. Grady


Why did southerners like editor Henry grady say the new south would have?

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.


Why was Henry Grady important?

1. Editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper 2. Grady encouraged Georgians to forget the past and create a "New South" 3. a New South of industry 4. Tried to draw Northern investment into Georgia.


How did the term new south describe the work of southerners?

The term "New South" emerged in the late 19th century to describe a post-Civil War vision for the Southern United States, emphasizing economic diversification and modernization. It highlighted efforts to move away from an agrarian economy reliant on cotton and slavery, promoting industrialization, urbanization, and the development of new industries. Advocates like Henry Grady envisioned a South that embraced capitalism and innovation, fostering a more inclusive and progressive society. This shift aimed to reshape the South's identity and improve its economic standing in the broader national context.


Why did new problems about the spread of slavery come up after the Missouri Compromise?

New problems about the spread of slavery came up because the Missouri compromise stated that North of the Missouri line would be free and south would be slave up to the Rocky Mountains. This would mean that America would have less slave states which would mean the South would lose power in the Senate which annoyed the South.