Question

Georgia's white primary was made illegal in 1945, making it possible for African Americans to participate in the 1946 governor's race. Despite this fact, why
was the outcome of the election still considered a step backwards for the Civil Rights Movement?

Answer 1

Answer:

The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation

Explanation:

The outcome of the election was still considered a step backward for the Civil Rights Movement because "The death of governor-elect Eugene Talmadge led to the special election of his son Herman, a strong opponent of desegregation."

The above statement is true because Herman Talmadge won the special election in 1948 against the incumbent governor Melvin E. Thompson. Herman Talmadge, however, was known for being a tenacious proponent of racial segregation and opposed the civil rights movement. He once ordered the school to be closed down instead of getting them desegregated in Georgia