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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. Why was Huey's demeanor regarding LSU?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Antagonistic.
(c) Watchful.
(d) Interfering.

2. Why did Huey return to New Orleans a few days after arriving at the Senate?
(a) To clean out his old office.
(b) To move his family into a new house.
(c) To attend farewell dinners.
(d) To attend a statue dedication.

3. Huey opposed Roosevelt on the ratification of the ________________.
(a) World Court Treaty.
(b) Women's Voting Act.
(c) Minimum Wage Act.
(d) The New Deal.

4. Who was sworn in as Governor of Louisiana to serve between Huey's departure from office and the next election?
(a) Edward Robichaud.
(b) Charles Lafayette.
(c) Peter Granson.
(d) Alvin O. King.

5. What is a filibuster?
(a) An obstruction of a legislative measure.
(b) A landslide.
(c) Illegal voting procedure.
(d) A campaign promise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What major program was launched after Huey's Senate win?

3. What were Roosevelt's new administration programs called?

4. Each side in the impeachment trial was accused of _________________.

5. What was the name of the group organized to erode Huey's power?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of the violence surrounding the hearing to investigate New Orleans vice.

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

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

4. What was Huey's Share Our Wealth Plan?

5. How did Huey's plan for the cotton-surplus problem differ from those in other Southern states?

6. How did Huey become a fixture at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge?

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

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

9. What was the Little by Little group?

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

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