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WorksheetsEGMS 8 SS Unit 4 Topic 3
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why did Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth” movement appeal to so many Americans?
Many Americans were concerned about the budget and deficits.
Many Americans were concerned about the economy.
Many Americans were concerned about their taxes increasing.
Many Americans were concerned with big government.
How was Huey Long’s administration different from prior administration?
His administration vowed to do away with corruption.
His administration loved its fascist supporters.
His administration was strict on spending and balancing the budget.
His administration expanded state government.
What is one way Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth Plan” did not help the poor?
The plan made textbooks free for students.
The plan allowed for separate but equal accommodations.
The plan made every family have a minimum income of 2,000.
The plan heavily taxed the very wealthy.
What is the central trouble in America according to Long?
Not everyone has access to education.
Only a few control most of the wealth.
There are too many wealthy people.
The government has too much control.
What program does Long recommend for old-age pensions?
Anyone over 70 can receive $30 a month.
Anyone over 70 can receive $2000 a month.
Anyone over 60 can receive $30 a month.
Anyone over 60 can receive $2000 a month.
How is Huey Long compared to Napoleon Bonaparte?
They are both insane.
They are both short.
They both used fear to gain power.
They both were similar to dictators.
Why was New Orleans hit harder by the Depression than the rest of Louisiana?
It relied on trade.
It is directly on the Mississippi.
The levees broke.
The levees were blown up.
Was public relief a priority for Huey Long?
He was not focused on public relief, only his own power.
He was not focused on public relief and it was not a part of his administration.
He was solely focused on public relief.
He was focused on power and used public relief to get there.
Who were the two presidents who served during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Huey Long
What is an economic depression?
A quick economic downturn that results in high unemployment and negative economic growth.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in low unemployment and positive economic growth usually for several years.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in high unemployment and negative economic growth usually for several years.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in low unemployment and negative economic growth usually for several years.
Which political party was Huey long associated with?
Republican
Bourbon Democrats
Populists
Democrats
What position(s) did Huey Long hold?
Railroad Commissioner
Governor
Senator
President
What national disaster(s) helped Huey Long gain political power?
Flood of 1927
The 1930-31 Drought
The Great Depression
Hurricane Katrina
