History Assignment 4-1

Read Chapters 20 and 21 as well as the Share Our Wealth plan by Huey Long. Once all reading is complete, respond to the following:

• What were the most radical aspects of Long’s plan?
• Did any of his ideas become reality?
• Upon whose law did Long base his ideas?
• Do you think this assertion increased or diminished support for his ideas?
• What did Long predict would be the consequences if the nation failed to adopt a program such as his?

You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that addresses the items above. You are also expected to respond to the posting of at least one other student (100 words minimum). Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting, support it with new evidence to bring a new perspective to the topic.