Populism Flood of 1927

The Flood of 1927 led to what Populist politician gaining power in Louisiana?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Huey Long

• Bobby Jindal

The political party that advocated for farmers was known as the ______party.

• Republican

• Democrat

• Populist

Why did the Flood of 1927 have less of an effect on New Orleans?

• The flood did not occur along the Mississippi River.

• The Louisiana legislature blew the levees to relieve pressure to save New Orleans

• New Orleans is on high ground so the flood would not reach the city

• The flood of 1927 was widely exaggerated and not actually a big deal.

Which major natural disaster in 1927 significantly impacted the political landscape in the United States, particularly in the South?

• The Great Mississippi Flood

• The Dust Bowl

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• The Great Chicago Fire

What was one of the main reasons the Flood of 1927 was so devastating to the Southern United States?

• Lack of modern infrastructure

• High population density

• Proximity to the ocean

• Frequent earthquakes

Which U.S. state was most affected by the Flood of 1927, leading to significant political changes?

• California

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Florida

The Flood of 1927 led to the rise of which political figure known for his populist policies?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Huey Long

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

What was a significant social impact of the Flood of 1927 on the African American community in the South?

• Increased migration to northern cities

• Decreased political activism

• Improved economic conditions

• Increased agricultural opportunities

Which organization was primarily responsible for disaster relief during the Flood of 1927?

• American Red Cross

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

What was a major economic consequence of the Flood of 1927?

• Collapse of the stock market

• Destruction of agricultural lands

• Boom in the oil industry

• Rise in gold prices