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1a. Huey Long @
Control.
He used an executive dictatorship that he perpetrated to ensure control of his home state. Also, fired lieutenant governor and placed two people he could control in office. Abolished local gov., took personal control of everything, and denied citizens any legal or electoral redress.
“Huey Long.” Britannica School. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Print. 3 Feb. 2015.
This is a article that tells about the movements of Huey long to control his home state and grow more powerful.
1b. Huey Long @
Illegal
Huey Long would sorrowed himself with gang like bodyguards for his own personal protection or use the state guard. Used intimidation to force bills that he wanted or other illegal activities like firing loved ones from state jobs.
1c. Huey Long @
Corruption
Looking like a hero because of his attacks on Standard Oil, Huey Long was actually setting himself up for deals on oil companies were he would make more money.