Huey Long
What nickname did Huey Long earn because of his bold style?
“The Kingfish”
What amendment started Prohibition?
18th Amendment
What does “buying on margin” mean?
Borrowing money to buy stocks.
Which New Deal program planted trees and built parks?
CCC
What natural event helped cause the Dust Bowl?
Severe drought.
Who gave the Fireside Chats?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Name one promise Huey Long made to improve life in Louisiana.
Roads, schools, free textbooks, helping the poor, etc.
What was the MAIN goal of Prohibition?
Reduce alcohol use and improve public morals.
What is “overproduction”?
Factories/farms produce more than consumers can buy.
What did the WPA do?
Built roads, bridges, schools; hired artists/writers.
What human action contributed to the Dust Bowl?
Over-farming, no crop rotation, plowing prairie grass.
What is a “boomtown”?
A fast-growing community due to economic growth (ex: oil/timber)
Why did many rural voters support Huey Long?
They lacked paved roads, schools, and services; Long promised improvements.
Why did Prohibition fail?
High demand for alcohol and widespread illegal production/sale.
Why did bank failures make the Depression worse?
People lost savings; banks ran out of money; trust collapsed.
What problem did the FDIC fix?
Protected bank deposits and rebuilt trust.
Which direction did many Dust Bowl families migrate?
West to California
What was one major effect of the 1927 Flood on Louisiana politics?
People lost trust in the government and as a result supported reformers like Long.
What technique did Huey Long use in the “Barbecue Speech” to persuade listeners? (Think ELA)
A metaphor comparing wealth to a barbecue where one person takes everything.
What was a “speakeasy”?
Hidden or illegal bar where people drank alcohol.
How did too much credit hurt the economy?
People owed more than they could repay, slowing spending.
Why was the TVA important to rural areas?
Provided electricity, jobs, and flood control.
Name one challenge families faced during the Dust Bowl.
Dust pneumonia, crop failure, livestock death, homes filled with dust.
Which New Deal program regulated the stock market?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Describe one criticism of Huey Long’s leadership.
Accused of abusing power, controlling government jobs, acting like a dictator, etc.
Explain WHY Prohibition increased organized crime.
Bootlegging became profitable; gangs controlled alcohol markets; police corruption.
Explain how multiple causes combined to create a nationwide crisis.
Buying on margin + stock crash + bank failures + unemployment → economic spiral.
Explain how ONE New Deal program created long-lasting change.
Examples: FDIC still protects savings, SEC regulates market, TVA modernized region.
Explain how environment and human actions worked together to create the Dust Bowl.
Drought + poor farming practices + strong winds = soil erosion and dust storms.
Which group was MOST affected by overproduction and falling prices before the Depression?
Farmers