Ch. 13/14 Test Review Game Study Study Study Study Huey Long, WW2, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Which term is used to describe a ban on making and selling alcoholic beverages? Prohibition
What year did Huey Long become governor of LA? (Hint: The Great Flood of 1927 propelled him to victory) 1928
How did the people of Louisiana reacted to the passage of prohibition legislation? The population of South Louisiana disagreed with, and ignored, the new legislation because the Catholic Church didn t have drinking restrictions like Protestants in North LA.
How did Louisiana s coastline region facilitate smuggling during prohibition? The complex, changing coastline helped smugglers avoid law enforcement making smuggling a profitable business.
Huey Long was known as a champion of what type of people? The common man
Huey Long s campaign platform when he ran for governor in 1923 was very similar to what he ran with in 1927, what was that platform? Infrastructure (roads and bridges) and education
The Citizens Flood Relief Committee used dynamite to destroy levees in Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parish during the Great Flood of 1927, why? The Citizens Flood Relief Committee used dynamite to destroy levees south of New Orleans to protect the city from flooding.
How is the Flood of 1927 related to Huey Long s success in the 1928 gubernatorial election? Many people who were devastated by the flood were drawn to Long s populist message.
How did Huey Long and OK Allen benefit from the road paving program in LA? They both personally profited, money meant to build roads ended up in both their pockets. He only gave contracts to companies that offered him financial kickbacks.
What is a bond? And what did Huey Long use them for? certificate promising payment of money by a certain date, paid for new roads and paving projects.
What was the practice of giving to the deduct box? Who had to pay money to the deduct box? required contributions to Long s political organization, state employees
As governor, how did Long maintain legislative control? manipulating jobs and ignoring procedure (bribes, blackmail,etc)
How did Huey Long avoid impeachment for misappropriating funds etc? He secured votes by offering desirable government jobs. (Bribe)
Why was the power of patronage was so effective for Huey Long? During the Great Depression, he had the ability to employee thousands of people willing to work at any cost.
Why did Long waited fourteen months to claim his Senate seat in Washington D.C.? He wanted to ensure that he would maintain power in Louisiana while in D.C.
What was Long s Share our Wealth Program? A program designed to re-distribute wealth from the rich to the poor. Ex. Every person gets a house, car, radio, 2,000 a year, Social security, etc.
How was the Depression related to Long s popularity? As poverty levels increased, Long s popularity and appeal grew.
What is shown in the picture? Louisiana s first bridge spanning the Mississippi River, named after Huey Long.
In politics, what is considered grassroots support? How did Huey Long generate grassroots support in anticipation of seeking the Presidency of the United States? votes from ordinary people, speeches, radio broadcasts, and Share Our Wealth societies
Why might Huey Long be considered a dictator to some? While he was serving as a U.S. senator, he continued to control the decisions and actions of Louisiana s government. Remember the 7 minute bill.
Why was Huey Long shot? AKA What did Huey do to Carl Weiss s dad? He intended to remove judge Benjamin Pavy from office.
Who has been credited with Long s assassination? Carl Austin Weiss
What was Long s impact on Louisiana government? Long transformed Louisiana s government in ways that favored the state s common people.
What became known as The Louisiana Way? Corruption
Which was General Eisenhower referring to when he said they won the war for us? Higgins Boats
How did Louisiana s contribute to D-Day? Boats used in the invasion were made in the state.
Which of the following was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 It outlawed literacy tests and poll taxes, made it so everyone can vote.
Which innovations made this boat (in the picture above) ideal for military work? specialized landing bow, enclosed propeller and drop-down gate
Who designed the Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP)? Andrew Higgins
How was Louisiana s physical environment related to the design of the Eureka/Higgins Boat An abundance of shallow waterways and marshes led to the development of its enclosed propeller.
How did the United States decision to join the Allied Powers in World War II impact Louisiana? Did it help or hurt the Louisiana economy? Louisiana became an essential location for training and equipment production, helped LA economy.
Explains the idea known as Fortress America? The belief that our nation s distance from Europe made us an unlikely target for attack.
What describes the foreign policy known as isolationism? keeping the affairs of other nations at a distance
What prompted the United States to join the Allied forces during World War II? the attack on Pearl Harbor
What is shown above? Louisiana Maneuvers
Which conclusion can be drawn about the military s reason for choosing Louisiana as its training grounds? They needed an area with varied terrain to train men and test equipment.
What is rationing? What was the purpose of this U.S. government campaign? limiting consumption of goods, to gain public support for what could be an unpopular idea
What is a victory garden? Families would grow food where they could near their homes to help with the rationing efforts, the more food produced the more food that could be sent to the military.
Which groups were needed to fill manufacturing positions in New Orleans during the war? women and African Americans
How did World War II help to diversify Louisiana s economy? It expanded the state s industrial base.
What part of society was racially desegregated first? Military
What happened as a result of the Baton Rouge bus boycott? African Americans were given more access to seats on buses.
How did members of the Baton Rouge community support the bus boycott? They provided a free ride system for boycotters without cars
Which case resulted in school desegregation? Brown v. Board of Education
Which legislation outlawed discrimination in employment? Civil Rights Act
Which legislation outlawed poll taxes and literacy tests? Voting Rights Act