Question

In 3–5 sentences, analyze Huey Long’s criticism of the New Deal.

Answer 1

Answer: The Share the wealth used by Huey Long was used in critizing the New Deal. His main point was that state wealth should be shared among the poor and the rich

Explanation:

Huey Long who was a governor in Louisiana and later became a Senator in 1932. He was known for the phrase " SHARE OUR WEALTH" he used in the defense against President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the era of  NEW DEAL.

However, Long assertion was based mainly on the redistribution of wealth among the poor and the rich. He canvasses that the rich one should pay more tax. He proposed that the wealth of the rich with over $3million  should be taking over and giving to the less previleged ones with a  wealth of $5,000. He also states that the federal government was having a too cordial relationship with the high and mighty in the society and as a result neglecting the working class in the society.

Long thinking was that the government should tax the rich use the money to provide accommodation, cars for the people. Long was however killed in 1936.

The other critique of the New Deal was also the American liberty league Francis, father Charles Coughlin and Francis Townsend.