When was the Georgia Constitution of 1877 submitted for popular ratification?

The Georgia Constitution of 1877 was indeed submitted for popular ratification in that very year, 1877. This constitution was a significant shift in Georgia's governing document, occurring after the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War. It aimed to establish a new political framework for the state that reflected the post-war realities and sought to reassert white political control following the tumultuous years of Reconstruction.

Submitting the constitution for popular ratification in 1877 was essential, as it allowed the citizens of Georgia to approve or reject the new governing document. This was part of a broader desire among white Southerners to consolidate power and reestablish local governance while limiting the influence of previously enfranchised African Americans and federal oversight.

The other options do not accurately represent the timeline or context of the submission. The constitution was not submitted immediately after the Civil War, as that period was marked by a different set of legal and political circumstances, nor was it submitted during the heart of the Reconstruction period, which involved different governance structures. Additionally, while the election of a new governor may have coincided with the constitution’s approval process, it is specifically the year 1877 that is critical in this context, as that is when the document was put before