USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

AMERICAN POLITICS IN THE 1920S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What might an anarchist have said about the scandals that plagued President Harding’s administration?
A
In a successful government, all officials should be chosen by the public
B
The scandals are more proof that all forms of government should be abolished
C
Such scandals would not happen in a communist government
D
Mistakes made by cabinet members should not damage the reputation of the president
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Teapot dome scandal, involved secretary Interior, Albert Fall who accepted valuable gifts & large sums of money from private oil companies. in exchange Fall allowed the oil companies to control government oil reserves. He was the 1st cabinet member ever to be convicted of his crimes while in office.

Detailed explanation-2: -People who oppose all forms of government are called anarchists.

Detailed explanation-3: -What were the effects of the Teapot Dome Scandal on citizens views of the federal government?-Citizens lost faith in the federal government because of the scandals, while Harding was president.-His successor Calvin Coolidge was looked at as a welcome change.

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