Huey P. Long

What was the Great Depression?

• the feelings of sadness felt by many Americans in the 1970's
• the most severe period of economic hardship in the 20th century
• a weather pattern that caused the worst hurricane season of the 20th century
• the discovery in the 1934 of a huge cave in Arizona

When did the Great Depression Begin?

• 1829
• 1889
• 1929
• 1999

Who created the Share Our Wealth Program

• O.K. Allen
• Earl Long
• Huey Long
• Franklin Roosevelt

A program started by Franklin D. Roosevelt to end the Great Depression.

• New Deal
• Share Our Wealth
• World War II
• free textbooks

Why did Huey Long’s populist message resonate with Louisiana citizens?

How was Huey Long able to acquire so much power in Louisiana’s government?

Why were the Anti-Longs opposed to Huey Long’s agenda?

How did the Great Depression shape Huey Long’s Share Our Wealth Plan and Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal?

What is Huey Long’s legacy on Louisiana?

What is a government's obligation to its citizens living in poverty?