DBQ Exercise: Huey Long

Huey Long was a powerful and highly influential politician, particularly in Lousisiana, where he controlled nearly all functions of the state even after he left the office of governor. Using his ability to sell just about anything, he catapulted himself into the political limelight, and soon he was governor of Louisiana. Throughout his career, Long used corrupt tactics that nearly gave him influence over anyone that mattered politically in Louisiana. Carl Weiss on the other hand was a quiet and self-kept physician. The only thing that linked the two was a possible insult that may have impl…