Louisiana and the Huey Long Era Review

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What major event changed the economy of Louisiana in the 1900's?

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the first successful oil wells were drilled

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In what year did the major flood in Louisiana take place?

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1927

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What place was "spared from disaster" during the Flood of 1927? Options: New Orleans, LA, Mississippi River Valley, Arkansas, southern parts of Louisiana

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New Orleans, LA

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Who is (one of) Louisiana's most famous politician(s)?

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Huey P. Long Jr.

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What is NOT an impact Huey Long had on Louisiana? Options: improving literacy rates in Louisiana, increased voter participation, freed all people of color, funded programs for the poor

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freed all people of color

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Who engineered the blowing up of the levees?

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city officials of New Orleans

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Which president did Huey Long critique?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Who created the "Share Our Wealth" program?

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Huey P Long Jr.

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Who created "The New Deal" programs?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt