Question

a. extending voting rights to women and minorities
b. improving protections for georgia’s labor unions
c. expanding georgia’s railroad and mining industries
d. improving access to education for african americans

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Extending voting rights to women and minorities is more related to broader civil rights movements across the US, not specific to Georgia's "New South" development.
• Option B: Improving protections for Georgia's labor unions is not a key aspect of the "New South" which focused more on economic development through industry and business, not labor union protections.
• Option C: The "New South" movement in Georgia aimed to diversify the economy from agriculture to industry, which involved expanding existing and building new industries. This aligns with the goals of the "New South" development.
• Option D: Improving access to education for African Americans was not a primary focus of the "New South" initiative, which was more about economic restructuring.

Answer:

C. expanding Georgia’s railroad and mining industries