Question

What was the purpose of Henry Grady Sells the New South,

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a speech he gave in 1886?

Answer: Henry Grady's speech was intended to promote the idea of a "New South" in which the economy of the Southern United States would be based on industry and manufacturing, rather than agriculture. He argued that the South should embrace the industrialization of the North and use it to its advantage. He also argued that the South should embrace racial reconciliation and work together to build a better future.