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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what university did Huey win a scholarship?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) Duke University.
(c) Louisiana State University.
(d) Stanford University.

2. Who helped Huey defend Senator Harper when he was indicted for violating the Espionage Act?
(a) Earl.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Julius.
(d) Harvey.

3. In what year did Huey become governor of Louisiana?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1932.

4. What was the name of Huey's hometown?
(a) Cordele.
(b) Grand Prairie.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) Winnfield.

5. When did Huey marry Rose?
(a) April 12, 1913.
(b) October 7, 1933.
(c) December 24, 1953.
(d) September 15, 1941.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Huey establish his campaign headquarters in New Orleans?

2. Of what state did Huey Long become governor?

3. Who served as the local political boss in Louisiana parishes in the early 20th century?

4. Long won the right to inspect some of the books of __________________.

5. For what act did Huey offer Harley money and immunity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Huey's campaign strategies during his run for governor in 1923.

2. Describe Huey as a child.

3. How did Huey begin to establish his power base and his popularity in Louisiana?

4. What was the nature of the severance tax on which Huey and Parker disagreed?

5. What was the big case regarding bridges that influenced Huey's career?

6. What were some of the campaign tactics Huey used in the run for governor in 1927?

7. What were some of the challenges that faced Huey as he began his gubernatorial race in 1927?

8. What happened after Huey lost a few sales jobs and ended up broke in Memphis?

9. How successful was Huey's law practice?

10. Describe Huey's sales ability.

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