Huey P. Long's Political Career

Question

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 powerful.

Answer 1

The best answer to the question about why Huey P. Long's "Share Our Wealth" movement appealed to many Americans during the 1930s is:

C. Many Americans were concerned about the state of the economy.

During the 1930s, the Great Depression had caused widespread economic hardship, high unemployment rates, and significant poverty. Long's movement, which proposed wealth redistribution to provide financial security and opportunities for the poor and middle class, resonated with those who were struggling economically.