Question 1

What nickname was Benjamin Ryan Tillman commonly known by?

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Pitchfork Ben

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Farmer Ben

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Senator Ben

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Railroad Ben

Question 2

In what years did Tillman serve as the governor of South Carolina?

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1890 to 1894

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1905 to 1909

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1895 to 1900

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1880 to 1884

Question 3

What was one of Tillman's major contributions to education in South Carolina?

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Founding Clemson University

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Establishing Furman University

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Opening a trade school

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Creating the University of South Carolina

Question 4

What movement did Tillman strongly advocate for?

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Agrarian movement

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Civil rights movement

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Labor movement

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Industrial movement

Question 5

What ideologies stained Tillman's legacy?

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Racist and segregationist ideologies

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Marxist ideologies

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Progressive ideologies

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Feminist ideologies

Question 6

Which legislation did Tillman help to institutionalize?

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Jim Crow laws

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Voting Rights Act

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Civil Rights Act

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New Deal policies

Question 7

During which time period did Tillman rise to political prominence?

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Late 19th and early 20th centuries

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Early 19th century

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Late 20th century

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Mid-20th century

Question 8

What was Tillman's view on the economic dominance of railroads and industrialists?

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He believed it undermined the rural economy

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He supported it

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He advocated for more industrial growth

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He was indifferent

Question 9

What aspect of Tillman's career exemplifies the complexities of his era?

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His progressive and regressive political actions

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His commitment to social equality

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His focus on technological advancement

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His alliance with industrial leaders

Question 10

What ongoing discussions does Tillman's legacy provoke?

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Debate and reflection on historical figures

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Celebration of his achievements

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Denial of his actions

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Promotion of his policies today

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