The "New South" was created after Reconstruction, and was influenced by a variety of individuals, groups, and events. Which statement BEST describes the influence of the group known as the Bourbon Triumvirate during this time? A) The Bourbon Triumvirate influenced state laws regarding the Freedmen's Bureau and voting. B) Increasing industry and decreasing debt were two major impacts of the Bourbon Triumvirate. C) The Bourbon Triumvirate changed how elections were held and influenced government spending. D) Improvement of public schools and educational equalit

The right answer is: C) The Bourbon Triumvirate ( ...) government spending. The term Bourbon triumvirate refers to Georgia's three most powerful and prominent politicians of the post-reconstruction era: Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon.

All three men had extensive interests in the railroad and coal-mining industries, among other commercial pursuits. All three championed white supremacy, a frugal state government that demanded little of taxpayers, and accordingly provided few services; and the maintenance of subservient labor forces on farms and in factories. Gordon and specially Brown both made use of convict labor in their industrial enterprises.

B). Increasing industry and decreasing debt were two major impacts of the Bourbon Triumvirate.