Huey Long declares candidacy in 1936 presidential race

Huey Long declares candidacy in 1936 presidential race

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Senator Huey Long announces his intention to run for the U.S. presidency in 1936, expressing the need for a third-party candidate due to dissatisfaction with the current political landscape dominated by Hoover and Roosevelt. He emphasizes the importance of providing Americans with an alternative choice in the election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position does Huey Long aspire to achieve in the USA?

Senator

Governor

President

Vice President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two political figures does Huey Long mention as dominating their parties?

Kennedy and Nixon

Hoover and Roosevelt

Lincoln and Washington

Jefferson and Adams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Huey Long, what is the state of unemployment under the current political leaders?

Improving

Stable

Worsening

Unchanged

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Huey Long suggest is necessary for the 1936 election?

More debates

An alternative choice

A new political party

A stronger Republican Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Huey Long believe about the current political parties?

They are too similar

They are effective

They need reform

They lack a viable candidate