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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. Huey refused to give the position of _________________ to his brother, Earl.
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Finance Director.
(c) Lieutenant Governor.
(d) Campaign Manager.

2. What was the main purpose of Huey's newspaper?
(a) To get him elected to the Senate.
(b) A propaganda vehicle.
(c) A fundraising vehicle.
(d) To provide progress reports.

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

4. Which of the following was NOT an area that saw great improvement during Huey's tenure as Governor?
(a) Arts programs.
(b) Roads and bridges.
(c) Educational facilities.
(d) Prison reform.

5. Who was Huey's choice for Lieutenant Governor candidate?
(a) John B. Fournet.
(b) Charles Lafayette.
(c) William Toquay.
(d) Miller Valentine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What university was Huey interested in improving?

2. With what type of people did Huey surround himself?

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

4. Huey supported the construction of _____________ toll bridges without the possibility of federal aid.

5. What was the name of the book Huey wrote?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was The Progress and what was its purpose?

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

3. What was the tone of the impeachment proceedings against Huey?

4. What were the conditions under which Huey agreed to run for the Senate?

5. Describe Huey's interference in the Louisiana State University football program.

6. Who was Hattie Caraway and what influence did Huey have on her political career?

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

8. Did Huey fully support Franklin D. Roosevelt's new programs and initiatives?

9. Why did Huey publish a newspaper and write a book in 1933?

10. What was the Round Robin?

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