Era of the "New South"

Definition

The era of the "New South" refers to the time period after Reconstruction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when southern states sought to rebuild their economy by embracing industrialization and modernization.

Related terms

Henry Grady: Henry Grady was a prominent journalist and orator who popularized the term "New South" and promoted economic development in the region.

Industrialization: Industrialization refers to the process of transforming an economy based on agriculture into one focused on manufacturing and production.

Jim Crow Laws: Jim Crow Laws were state and local laws enforcing racial segregation in public facilities, schools, transportation, etc., during the era of the "New South."