What was the effect of severance taxes on Louisiana after World War II ? more farming jobs and decreased industrialization more equality in hiring and decreased segregation more bank closings and increased unemployment more government benefits and increased corruption

more equality in hiring and decreased segregation

Explanation:

Earl Long was elected as governor in 1947 and again in 1955.

Severance taxes provided the funds for his policies on education, welfare, public and mental health.

Even though he was against integration, he understood it was inevitable, and he´s believed to be one of the governors who did the most to help African Americans in their fight against violence and for their civil rights.

He did left office partly discredited by the corruption of his companions, but mostly because of unusual public behavior linked with mental illness.

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