Which of the following controversial tactics was NOT used by Governor Eugene Talmadge during his first term to force his policies through the Georgia state government?

A. jailing officials who disagreed with him
B. suspending officials from their jobs
C. declaring martial law and using the National Guard to remove officials
D. withholding salaries from officials

C. declaring martial law and using the National Guard to remove officials was NOT used by Governor Eugene Talmadge during his first term to force his policies through the Georgia state government.