Every Man a King True or False

1. Why was Huey Long the only populist of the time to have a national following? -> His charisma, speechmaking, and position as young governor made him seem larger than life.
2. What was Louisiana like prior to Huey Long's tenure as governor? -> An institutionally impoverished, uneducated, illiterate state with fewer miles of road than your average developing nation
3. What impact did the Great Depression have on Huey Long's career? -> Rhetoric about wealth redistribution gave him a national reputation.
4. How did Huey Long manage to become governor at such a young age with no backing from established political figures? -> With his reputation for representing the little guy and his campaigning across every mud road and back wood of the state
5. Why was Huey Long assassinated? -> His ruthless methods and radical and expensive reforms outraged many people.

Submit