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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25-26, pg. 648-706.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Huey worked to help _______________ obtain the Democratic for U.S. President.
(a) Theodore Roosevelt.
(b) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(c) Howard Taft.
(d) Harry Truman.

2. Against what company did Huey fight a rate increase in February of 1921?
(a) Baton Rouge Utility Company.
(b) Standard Oil.
(c) Cumberland Company.
(d) Gulf Shores Oil.

3. To what city did Huey travel to attend the 1928 Democratic National Convention?
(a) Houston.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Miami.
(d) Chicago.

4. What announcement did Huey make on July 15, 1930?
(a) His bid for re-election as governor.
(b) His candidacy for U.S. Senate.
(c) His terminal illness.
(d) His retirement from politics.

5. With what type of people did Huey surround himself?
(a) Staunch Republicans.
(b) Borderline Democrats.
(c) Those who would profess allegiance.
(d) Independent thinkers.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what ticket did Earl Long run for Governor of Louisiana?

2. What percentage of the vote did Huey win in the governor race?

3. Where did Huey need to develop a power base?

4. What profession did Huey practice after his move to #25?

5. Huey's foes liked to present him as ________________.

(see the answer key)

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