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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. After the impeachment hearings, Huey became characterized as ________________.
(a) A demagogue.
(b) An oligarch.
(c) A monarch.
(d) An elitist.

2. What announcement did Huey make on July 15, 1930?
(a) His bid for re-election as governor.
(b) His candidacy for U.S. Senate.
(c) His terminal illness.
(d) His retirement from politics.

3. As a show of disdain for the rich, Huey had his name removed from ________________________.
(a) The Forbes 100.
(b) The American Revolution Society.
(c) The Louisiana Historical Society.
(d) The Washington Social Register.

4. What was the name of the militant anti-Long group?
(a) Too Long Now.
(b) Kings of Destiny.
(c) Square Deal Association.
(d) Phooey on Huey.

5. Each side in the impeachment trial was accused of _________________.
(a) Tampering with absentee ballots.
(b) Scandal mongering.
(c) Illegal promotions.
(d) Buying votes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT an area that saw great improvement during Huey's tenure as Governor?

2. Why was the National Guard called in once again?

3. What was Huey's important issue during his early days in the Senate?

4. A move to destroy Huey Long was rumored to be financed by ___________________.

5. Which company was Huey convinced was behind the impeachment charges?

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1934, what was Huey's focus in terms of programs?

2. What was Huey's opinion of reporters and what did he call them?

3. How did Franklin Roosevelt's influence contribute to Huey's acting more like a conventional Senator?

4. What was Huey's position on seeking the office of U.S. President?

5. What was the Round Robin?

6. What were some of the initiatives that Huey was most proud of during his tenure as governor of Louisiana?

7. What were the public improvement programs Huey was promoting?

8. How did Roosevelt view Huey's effect on his own re-election, and how did he try to slow Huey down?

9. What was Huey's attendance record like while he served in the Senate?

10. Was Huey always proud of the methods by which he accomplished his objectives for the people?

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