What contributed to Eugene Talmadge’s popularity amount rural white Georgians and his electoral success? A. His advocacy for increased taxes and government spending b. His commitment to maintaining high auto tag fees and property taxes c. His promises to alleviate hardships for farmers by cutting auto tag fees d. His indifference to the challenges faced by farmers during the depression
The correct answer is c. His promises to alleviate hardships for farmers by cutting auto tag fees. Eugene Talmadge was popular among rural white Georgians because he promised to reduce their financial burden by lowering auto tag fees, which directly impacted their expenses. This appealed to farmers who were facing economic hardships during the Great Depression.
