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
In Source 4, Huey P. Long is portrayed in the costume of Napoleon Bonaparte. Which statement best explains the cartoonist’s purpose in making this artistic choice?
A.
to describe Long as insane
B.
to characterize Long as a dictator
C.
to frighten citizens into obeying Long
D.
to applaud Long for his accomplishments
1 answer
The best answer is B. to characterize Long as a dictator.
By dressing Huey P. Long in the costume of Napoleon Bonaparte, the cartoonist is likely drawing a parallel between Long and the historical figure known for his authoritarian rule and military conquests, thereby suggesting that Long exhibits similar dictatorial traits in his political career.
