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As governor of Louisiana, Huey Long
dismissed New Deal programs and promoted his own.
increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.
disagreed with expansion of government social programs.
fought to reduce taxes for business owners in his state.
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Correct answer: increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.
Brief explanation:
- As governor (1928–1932) Huey Long implemented populist, redistributive policies: he raised taxes on corporations and wealthy interests, centralized state government, and used the revenue to fund roads, schools, and other public services.
- He did not fight to reduce business taxes; in fact he clashed with corporate interests and taxed them more.
- He supported expansion of state-sponsored programs rather than opposing them.
- While later (as a senator) he criticized aspects of the New Deal and promoted his own Share Our Wealth plan, that criticism was after his governorship.
Brief explanation:
- As governor (1928–1932) Huey Long implemented populist, redistributive policies: he raised taxes on corporations and wealthy interests, centralized state government, and used the revenue to fund roads, schools, and other public services.
- He did not fight to reduce business taxes; in fact he clashed with corporate interests and taxed them more.
- He supported expansion of state-sponsored programs rather than opposing them.
- While later (as a senator) he criticized aspects of the New Deal and promoted his own Share Our Wealth plan, that criticism was after his governorship.
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