BOOK: KINGFISH: the Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D White Jr
Please complete an approximately 1500 – 2000 word essay. The essay will be submitted using appropriate citations. Demonstrate that you have read the book by using specific references to frame your essay. You should include background from the class, speakers or other readings in the analysis. Your essay should address the following format and questions. The introductory paragraph should designate the book, author, year published and why you selected that book and the outline frame your report. Key Questions to be addressed if appropriate:
What is the main focus of the book you selected? Brief summary of the book.
What did you learn about the importance of race, region and religion in their personal history and the impact on their political views?
What do you think are the most important forces in Louisiana politics?
What role does money play in elections?
How important are established political organizations in the electoral strategy?
What are major themes in the book that are relative to understanding politics and elections in Louisiana should be in a concluding paragraph.
