Distinguish which statements accurately represent Huey Long? (Choose 2)

Question

A.
He was a Louisiana lawyer who represented poor workers against their employers.
B.
He was a Louisiana Democrat who pushed for laws and tax codes that favored the rich.
C.
He was a Louisiana businessman who pushed for laws and tax codes that favored the rich.
D.
He grew up in a community who supported the Union during the Civil war and held Populist views.

Answer 1

The statements that accurately represent Huey Long are:

A. He was a Louisiana lawyer who represented poor workers against their employers.
D. He grew up in a community that supported the Union during the Civil War and held Populist views.

Huey Long was known for his populist policies aimed at helping the poor, and he did indeed grow up in a community with strong populist tendencies. The other options do not accurately reflect his political stance or background.