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Who was the Secretary of Treasury?
Who was the Secretary of Treasury?
Andrew W. Mellon
Who was the Secretary of Commerce?
Who was the Secretary of Commerce?
Herbert Hoover
What did Albert Fall do good or bad with his job?
What did Albert Fall do good or bad with his job?
Took large bribes and let oil companies drill on government land in Teapot Dome, Wyoming
Who was in charge of the Veterans Bureau?
Who was in charge of the Veterans Bureau?
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Who was the Secretary of Interior?
Who was the Secretary of Interior?
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What did Andrew W. Mellon do good or bad with his job?
What did Andrew W. Mellon do good or bad with his job?
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What did Herbert Hoover do good or bad with his job?
What did Herbert Hoover do good or bad with his job?
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Define 'Ohio Gang'.
Define 'Ohio Gang'.
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What did Charles Forbes do good or bad with his job?
What did Charles Forbes do good or bad with his job?
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What did Warren G. Harding do to try to solve the issue of the oil scandal?
What did Warren G. Harding do to try to solve the issue of the oil scandal?
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What did doctors think Harding died from?
What did doctors think Harding died from?
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What did people think that Harding died from?
What did people think that Harding died from?
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Study Notes
Key Figures in the Ohio Gang
- Andrew W. Mellon: Secretary of Treasury; notable for lowering taxes and balancing the budget.
- Herbert Hoover: Secretary of Commerce; recognized for reducing wasteful federal spending.
- Albert Fall: Secretary of Interior; infamously involved in the Teapot Dome scandal, accepting bribes to allow drilling on government land.
- Charles Forbs: In charge of the Veterans Bureau; convicted for embezzling millions of dollars.
Ohio Gang Overview
- Ohio Gang: A group of friends of President Warren G. Harding who were appointed to government positions despite being unqualified.
Scandals and Responses
- Teapot Dome Scandal: Albert Fall allowed oil companies to drill on public land, leading to significant corruption and bribery.
- Harding's Response: In an attempt to manage the oil scandal's fallout, Harding engaged in speaking tours to address public concerns.
Warren G. Harding's Health and Death
- Doctor's Diagnosis: Believed to have died from a stroke complicated by pneumonia.
- Public Perception: Many speculated that the stress from various scandals contributed significantly to his death.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the key figures and events of the Ohio Gang. This quiz covers important positions held by members like Andrew W. Mellon and Herbert Hoover, as well as the controversies surrounding them. Challenge yourself to recall their roles and actions during this significant period in U.S. history.
