Huey P. Long – Flashcards
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Where did Huey P. Long grow up?
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He grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Winn Parish LA.
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When Huey ran for governor where did he say he was born?
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He told the people of LA that he was born in a cabin.
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Why did he tell people that he was born in a cabin?
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He told people this because he didn't think that his prosperity would set well with his voters.
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Did Long graduate high school and college?
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No
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What was Long's first job?
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His first job was as a traveling salesman.
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What was so extraordinary about Long becoming a lawyer?
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He passed the bar exam with out going to law school.
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What is the RR Commission called today?
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It is called Public Service.
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When did Long run for governor of LA?
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He ran for governor in 1924 but won 1928.
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Long is our most and governor.
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Long is our most important and controversial governor.
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What are some things that Long did for the state?
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He worked for the poor, he modernized the state, he also improved living conditions for all.
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What is another important achievement that Long achieved?
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He provided free text books for all kids.
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What did Long do for LSU?
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He increased the schools budget, he improved the campus, hehe created the LSU medical school, and he cared for the injured football players personally in his own home.
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What else did Long take special interest in?
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He took interest in educating African Americans and shifting state policies away from the wealthy white man.
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Why did Long have the poll tax removed?
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He had it removed because he felt that it dis franchising many poor citizens.
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Why was Long often targeted by the KKK?
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Because he often included African Americans in his reforms.
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What did Long do to protect himself.
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Long used the National Guard and the State Police as his private armies.
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How much money did Long make state employees give to him.
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He made state employees give 10% of their income to the Longs.
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What is an Anti Long?
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An a Anti Long is someone who is against Huey Long.
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Who was Long going to run against in the presidential election?
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Long was going to run against run against Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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What are two books the Long wrote?
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"Every Man a King" and " My First Days in the White House"
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What was franklins plan to end the depression called?
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The New Deal
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What Longs plan to end the depression called?
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Share Our Wealth
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How many miles of rides did Long make?
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Long made over 3000 miles of roads.
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How did Long stay in control of LA?
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He told his friend and governor of LA, OK Allen what to do.
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Why did Long turn on Roosevelt?
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Since was going to run against Roosevelt he had to act like was an alternative to Roosevelt.
