Question

Write an argumentative essay that supports your viewpoint about Huey Long’s role in Louisiana’s history. Was Long a hero or a demagogue? Include reasons and evidence to support your claim, and a rebuttal that effectively addresses a counterclaim.

Answer 1

Answer: During high school, Long won a scholarship to Louisiana State University in a debate competition. Long claimed that he became a traveling salesman instead when he realized he couldn’t afford the required books, but it’s believed he didn’t attend because he never graduated high school. Long won a seat on the Louisiana Railroad Commission and used his position to fight monopolies and utility rates, winning favor with working people. In 1922, he became the chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission and sued the telephone company for raising rates.

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