Question

Read the quote from Henry w Grady, which statement best summarizes Grady's point about the New South?

A. The ideas of the new south should honor the old selves with forging a new economic path.
B. The ideas of the old south are a little used and should be ignored when creating a new south.
C. The ideas of the new south or two unknown to dismiss the past successes of the old south.
D. The ideas of the old south should be embraced in the ideas of the new south rejected.

Answer 1

The New South aimed to merge the traditions of the Old South with industrial prosperity and education to revitalize the South after the Civil War.

Step-by-step explanation:

The New South refers to the vision of reformers, investors, and industrialists who aimed to revitalize the South after the Civil War. They believed in merging the traditions of the Old South with the profitability of Northern industry and the independence of the West. The New South was built on the ideas of industrial prosperity, education, and a more diversified economy. Despite the challenges of rebuilding after the war and transitioning to modernity, the New South aimed to position the South as a leading region of the United States.