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In History / College | 2025-07-07

What was the purpose of Huey Long's 'Carry Out the Command of the Lord' speech?

A. to stop discrimination against African Americans and other minorities
B. to create a society that based their decisions on good morals
C. to stop the rich from getting richer and the poor from getting poorer
D. to convince the wealthy to give to the poor

Asked by jeremymockey8

Answer (2)

Huey Long's 'Carry Out the Command of the Lord' speech aimed to stop the rich from getting richer and the poor from getting poorer by advocating for wealth redistribution. He emphasized the moral obligation of wealthier citizens to support the less fortunate during the Great Depression. His message resonated with the populace's desire for change and greater equality. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

Huey Long's 'Carry Out the Command of the Lord' speech aimed to stop the rich from getting richer and the poor from getting poorer by advocating for wealth redistribution during the Great Depression. He emphasized the moral duty of the wealthy to support the less fortunate and proposed policies to promote economic equality. Long's message resonated with many Americans who were struggling during this difficult time.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-03

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