Read and study the sources about Huey Long. Then use the five sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.
Source 2: Political cartoon from Huey P. Long’s Louisiana Progress newspaper, 1930
Source 3: Excerpt from Huey P. Long’s obituary, New York Times, September 11, 1935
Source 4: Political cartoon depicting Huey P. Long, 1932
Source 5: Campaign poster, 1940
Multiple Choice Question
Which statement best explains why Huey P. Long’s “Share Our Wealth” movement shown in Document 1 appealed to so many Americans during the 1930's?
A.
Many Americans were concerned about the budget deficit.
B.
Many Americans were concerned their taxes would increase.
C.
Many Americans were concerned about the state of the economy.
D.
Many Americans were concerned the government was too p
1 answer
The statement that best explains why Huey P. Long’s “Share Our Wealth” movement appealed to so many Americans during the 1930s is:
C. Many Americans were concerned about the state of the economy.
During the Great Depression, there was widespread economic hardship, unemployment, and poverty. Long's movement appealed to those looking for solutions to economic disparity and sought to redistribute wealth to provide a better quality of life for struggling Americans.
