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 correct answer is:
B. to characterize Long as a dictator
The portrayal of Huey P. Long in the costume of Napoleon Bonaparte is likely intended to depict him as someone who is authoritarian or dictatorial, similar to how Napoleon is often viewed in history.
