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12) Which Georgia governor appointed more African Americans to government positions than all previous Georgia governors combined? A) Jimmy Carter B) Lester Maddox C) George Busbee D) Earnest Vandiver

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the correct option is B

Lester Maddox
He became governor in 1967. He had previously owned and forcefully removed African Americans from his restaurant. Once elected governor,he  appointed more African Americans to positions than all previous governors combined.

In office from 1966-70, Lester Maddox surprised many Georgians by installing several progressive policies in regard to race relations. Prior to his election as governor, Maddox had been a staunch supporter of segregation.

The answer is B. Lester Maddox