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QuizMultiple Choice

The New Deal

Question 3 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

As governor of Louisiana, Huey Long

Answer
A
dismissed New Deal programs and promoted his own.
B
increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.
C
disagreed with expansion of government social programs.
D
fought to reduce taxes for business owners in his state.

Explanation

Huey Long supported “Share Our Wealth,” a program that aimed to redistribute wealth and provide greater economic security to ordinary Americans. As Louisiana’s governor, he raised taxes on wealthy residents and large corporations to fund public services and state programs. Therefore, the correct choice is “increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.”

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