Ohio Gang Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who was the Secretary of Treasury?

Andrew W. Mellon

Who was the Secretary of Commerce?

Herbert Hoover

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?

Charles Forbes Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Secretary of Interior?

Albert Fall Signup and view all the answers

What did Andrew W. Mellon do good or bad with his job?

Helped lower taxes and balance the budget Signup and view all the answers

What did Herbert Hoover do good or bad with his job?

Decrease wasteful spending of the federal government Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Ohio Gang'.

Warren G. Harding's friends that got government jobs, that weren't qualified. Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles Forbes do good or bad with his job?

Convicted of taking millions of dollars Signup and view all the answers

What did Warren G. Harding do to try to solve the issue of the oil scandal?

He went on speaking tours Signup and view all the answers

What did doctors think Harding died from?

A stroke with a blood clot and pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What did people think that Harding died from?

The stress that the scandals caused him Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.