Social Studies

Reginald Thornton

19 March, 23:18

As State Agriculture commissioner, he used the newspaper of his department to give advice to farmers and talk about his political views.

· He was criticized by the State Senate for improperly spending funds and using department funds to make trips to the Kentucky Derby.

· When accused of "stealing" $20,000 by shipping Georgia hogs to Chicago, he told one group of farmers, "Sure I stole it! But I stole it for you."

Which Georgia governor is being described by these statements?

A) Ellis Arnall

B) Eugene Talmadge

C) Melvin Thompson

D) Joe Frank Harris