PS 24.1 Assessment

What was Huey P. Long's main argument in 'Every Man a King'?

• To support the gold standard

• To promote a strong central government

• To limit the wealth of the rich and provide for the poor

• To encourage free trade and capitalism

What did Huey P. Long propose as a solution to economic disparity?

• Deregulation of the stock market

• A wealth limit and redistribution of excess

• Privatization of public services

• A flat tax system

According to Huey P. Long, how much wealth did he believe should be the limit for any one family?

• $10,000,000

• $50,000,000

• $100,000,000

• $1,000,000

What was the motto of the 'Share Our Wealth Society'?

• From Each According to His Ability, To Each According to His Needs

• Wealth for the Worthy

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• Every Man a King

What did Huey P. Long believe was the inalienable right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• The right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• The right to bear arms

• The right to property

• The right to free speech

How did Huey P. Long view the distribution of wealth in America?

• As a model for the rest of the world

• As perfectly equitable

• As needing minor adjustments

• As fundamentally flawed and unequal

What was Huey P. Long's stance on the amount of wealth one person could own?

• Only inherited wealth should be taxed

• Wealth should only come from hard work

• Wealth should be limited to ensure fairness

• Unlimited wealth was necessary for economic growth

What did Huey P. Long suggest should be the minimum annual income for a family?

• $1,000 to $1,500

• $10,000 to $15,000

• $2,000 to $2,500

• $5,000 to $6,000

What was one of the goals of the 'Share Our Wealth' program?

• To increase the number of millionaires

• To ensure a decent standard of living for all Americans

• To privatize all public services

• To abolish private property

How did Huey P. Long propose to fund the 'Share Our Wealth' program?

• By cutting military spending

• Through a national lottery

• By increasing sales taxes

• By imposing a capital levy tax on the wealthy