Reactionary Politics
What did Bourbon Democrats believe the key to prosperity was?
A combination of education and agricultural production
What was a result of increasing oil production within the state?
The standard of living in Louisiana increased.
How far did the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 stretch?
From Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico
What was Huey Long's political philosophy called?
Populism
What did the Share Our Wealth Plan say should be done with excess wealth?
It capped personal incomes at $5 million and everything else would be distributed to the poor
The Bourbon Democrats which group of people in Louisiana?
They ignored poor Louisianans and focused on rich plantation owners and business owners
What are two examples of environmental footprints?
Widespread coastal erosion and contaminated soils and water.
A dramatic loss in acreage of forests.
Why did railroad companies and plantation owners partnered with the Red Cross?
To prevent African American laborers from evacuating and finding work elsewhere
What program did Huey Long strongly support?
Huey Long strongly supported lowering utility rates in Louisiana.
What policy did the Share Our Wealth Program advocate?
A four-week vacation for all workers
What did African Americans do because of the government's response to the flood?
Many African Americans switched political parties
What change to the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 made it easier for Louisianans to vote?
Eliminating poll taxes
Who did President Coolidge believe was responsible for helping the people rebuild their lives?
The citizens themselves