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How did Henry Grady and Thomas E. Watson differ in their views about the future of Georgia?

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A. Watson thought women should not vote; Grady thought they should.

B. Grady believed in populism while Watson favored the Bourbon Democrats.

C. Watson wanted to support farmers; Grady wanted to diversify the state.

D. Grady thought African Americans should not vote; Watson thought they should.

C. Watson wanted to support farmers; Grady wanted to diversify the state.

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