4 Flashcards
4a. Huey Long @
Control
Most complete absolutism that the United States has ever seen. Had control of appointment of every policemen, every fireman, and every schoolteacher in the state. Complete control of militia, judiciary, election officials, and tax-assessing.
“Huey Pierce Long.”Dictionary of American Biography. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1944. Gale Biography In Context. Print. 23 Feb. 2015.
Help you get a little more in-death on Long’s personal life will including some of his tactics that he used against opponents of all levals.
4d. Huey Long @
Keeping control
Kept political promises like improving roads, bridges, and other things Louisiana. Improvements polices brought him much love from the common people. Helped with social and economic conditions.
4c. Huey Long @
Corruption
Put “ occupational “ tax on oil and appointed friends into office that were not the most qualified. Even though he was opposed he paid not to be impeached.