Why was the power of patronage so effective for Long?

There was a large shortage of jobs.

What was known as "The Louisiana Way"?

Political corruption and bribery

What factors contributed to the damage done by the Mississippi River Flood of 1927?

The suddenness of the flood, and the use of levees.

Why was the great depression especially hard on Louisiana?

Agricultural states, like Louisiana, were more affected.

How did Long increase his appeal to those living in the cities?

He promised improvements to infrastructure and repairs for the 1927 flood.

What types of people were most likely to vote for Huey?

The less wealthy and those seeking economic aid.

What demographic did Long support as a lawyer?

Those in the poor, rural areas who were seen as not having a voice.

Weiss wanted revenge and others viewed him as unethical.

As governor, how did Long maintain legislative control?

He involved himself in every aspect of legislation he could.

How did Long avoid impeachment?

He convinced some senators to not vote against him in return for a job.

How was the Great Depression related to Long's popularity?

It gave more importance to his ability to give state jobs.

What was Huey Long's platform when he ran for governor in 1923?

He promised the common man to improve transportation and education

How did marshland help smuggling during prohibition?

The complex coastline helped smugglers hide themselves and sell their goods

What evidence supports the idea that Weiss may have not shot Long?

The gun used's odd custody, and the lack of said gun in photos of the scene

How did the introduction of the severance tax affect Louisiana's economy?

It kept some of the value of natural resources taken in the economy.

What areas were affected by the flood of 1927?

Mainly the areas of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana around the river.

How was Long's reputation as a lawyer related to his political agenda?

He used it to further his popularity.

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1
Why was the power of patronage so effective for Long?
There was a large shortage of jobs.
A large shortage of money made many people desperate.
People were just really, really desperate, okay?
It allowed him to have 3 terms as Governor
2
How long was Long's political career?
Seven years long
Long. HA.
14 years long
Really long
3
What was known as "The Louisiana Way"?
A land dominated by roadways and mecha suits.
Three little men in a rabbit costume screaming about cheese.
A climate of extremely wealthy landowners brought on by a fair government.
Political corruption and bribery
4
How did Long fund road construction?
Through his personal funds.
By using criminal labor.
Through bonds.
Through the use and sale of mole people.
5
What factors contributed to the damage done by the Mississippi River Flood of 1927?
The lack of mecha suits.
The overall underpreparedness of the state.
The use of conifer blossom crowns.
The suddenness of the flood, and the use of levees.
6
What describes a ban on drinking?
No drinkey, dum dum
Dry laws
Prohibition
GO DRY, EAT RYE!
7
Why was the great depression especially hard on Louisiana?
Agricultural states, like Louisiana, were more affected.
The mecha suits were expensive, alright?
The state was already in a state of large scale economic turmoil.
Industrial states, like Louisiana, were more affected.
8
How did Long increase his appeal to those living in the cities?
He promised to prevent their cites from being overtaken by farmland.
He gave them all a pig.
He promised improvements to infrastructure and repairs for the 1927 flood.
He gave a demonstration of is political power.
9
What is the tax on natural resources called?
The Crusader's Oath Tax
The Final Destination, one stock, no items, smash mete- wait, no.
The Severance Tax
The Resource Reclamation Tax
10
Who is credited with Long's assassination?
Huey B. Long, his evil twin
His bodyguards
Carl Weiss
Osmandious, destroyer of worlds, and consumer of devils
11
What types of people were most likely to vote for Huey?
Middle class, and those against free economic aid
The 1% of the 1% in layman's terms.
People that believed in capitalism and individualism
The less wealthy and those seeking economic aid.
12
What demographic did Long support as a lawyer?
Those who paid him the most
The poor, no matter the demographic, age, or political interests.
Those in the poor, rural areas who were seen as not having a voice.
Those with the most fabulous haircuts he could find.
13
What was Long's first political position?
Great Level Six Laser Lotus in the local Bhudist society
Governor of Louisiana
Head of the Highway Commission
Leader of the Louisiana Mecha Society
14
Why was Long shot?
His bodyguards were tired of babysitting him, and they framed Weiss for it.
Weiss wanted revenge and others viewed him as unethical.
Weiss wanted a mech, but Long said no.
Weiss disagreed with Long's tactics and was suspicious of his history.
15
As governor, how did Long maintain legislative control?
He bribed nearly all legislative members he could.
He went to nearly every event he could, and built up a raport with everyone
He punched anyone who opposed him with his personal mech.
He involved himself in every aspect of legislation he could.
16
How did Long avoid impeachment?
He forced most legislators to abdicate, and instated pro-Long politicians.
Bribery. Lots of bribery.
Corruption, lots of corruption.
He convinced some senators to not vote against him in return for a job.
17
How was the Great Depression related to Long's popularity?
It gave more importance to his ability to give state jobs.
His ability to redistribute his own wealth made him a sort of lifeline.
People were starting to actually pay attention to "Share the Wealth" ideas
The mecha suits were now seen as more of a waste than anything.
18
What was Huey Long's platform when he ran for governor in 1923?
He promised to lower taxes for the super wealthy
He promised the common man to improve transportation and education
He championed the term, "stuff happens" as he blew up multiple landmarks.
He said that he would provide giant mecha suits to everyone.
19
How did marshland help smuggling during prohibition?
The numerous trees provided numerous hiding places for illegal goods.
The complex coastline helped smugglers hide themselves and sell their goods
The murky water made great cover for swimming bootleggers.
The moss looked nice, and the smugglers appreciated a good backdrop.
20
Who was forced to add to the deduct box?
Everyone. We all had to pay.
Long's personal legal employees.
State employees.
No one, they just didn't have to pay.
21
What evidence supports the idea that Weiss may have not shot Long?
The gun used's odd custody, and the lack of said gun in photos of the scene
A big sign that said, "Weiss didn't do it!" The sign read, "I'm a liar"
The lack of testimonies from outside Long's bodyguards.
Weiss' overall disposition
22
What program did Long champion during the Great Depression?
Free text books for school children
The Spread the Love program
The Free Hugs program
The Share Our Wealth program
23
What was Long's ultimate goal in politics?
To create a utopia where everyone has equal pay, and has no need for work.
To run for president.
To destroy all of his opponents with an unending, furious wrath! And cats.
To, as stated before, give everyone giant mecha suits.
24
How did the introduction of the severance tax affect Louisiana's economy?
It helped save resources for the mecha suits.
It limited the power of lumber and oil companies to change legislature.
It kept some of the value of natural resources taken in the economy.
It made sure they didn't eat the trees.
25
What areas were affected by the flood of 1927?
Nowhere. It didn't happen.
Everywhere, the world has become an ocean. It's been three years. Wake up.
The entire length of the Mississippi river.
Mainly the areas of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana around the river.
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How was Long's reputation as a lawyer related to his political agenda?
He used it as an example to his opponents of his political ideals.
He used it to champion mecha suit driving rights for all demographics.
He used it to further his popularity.
He used it to buy more cat supplies for his new fuzzy friend.
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Who did Long choose to succeed him as governor?
Rose Long
Earl Long
O.K. Allen
Mecha suit model G

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