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What characterized U.S. politics in the 1910s?
What characterized U.S. politics in the 1910s?
- Conservative policies favoring big businesses
- Progressive policies aimed at reforming social and economic issues (correct)
- Anarchist movements advocating for overthrowing the government
- Isolationist policies focusing on staying out of international affairs
What was a key focus of the progressive politicians in the 1910s?
What was a key focus of the progressive politicians in the 1910s?
- Expansion of colonial territories
- Workers' rights and safety (correct)
- Suppression of civil liberties
- Wealth concentration in the hands of a few individuals
Which event led to U.S. citizens becoming disillusioned with progressive politics by the end of World War I?
Which event led to U.S. citizens becoming disillusioned with progressive politics by the end of World War I?
- President Woodrow Wilson's decision to lead the U.S. into World War I (correct)
- The passing of laws promoting equality for minorities
- The expansion of women's rights
- Labor Unions gaining significant power
What was the purpose of the League of Nations advocated by President Wilson?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations advocated by President Wilson?
Why was President Wilson unable to win support for the League of Nations from the American people and Congress?
Why was President Wilson unable to win support for the League of Nations from the American people and Congress?
What is President Calvin Coolidge remembered for in terms of his economic policies?
What is President Calvin Coolidge remembered for in terms of his economic policies?
How did the high tariffs imposed by President Coolidge affect American businesses?
How did the high tariffs imposed by President Coolidge affect American businesses?
What contributed to the level of expendable funds rising in American households during the Roaring 20s?
What contributed to the level of expendable funds rising in American households during the Roaring 20s?
Why did President Coolidge choose not to run for another term in the presidency?
Why did President Coolidge choose not to run for another term in the presidency?
How did the stock market crash of 1929 impact the economic situation in the United States?
How did the stock market crash of 1929 impact the economic situation in the United States?
What was the stance of German and Irish immigrants towards the League of Nations?
What was the stance of German and Irish immigrants towards the League of Nations?
Why did Warren G. Harding win the presidency in 1920?
Why did Warren G. Harding win the presidency in 1920?
Who was involved in the Teapot Dome Scandal during Harding's presidency?
Who was involved in the Teapot Dome Scandal during Harding's presidency?
How did President Harding handle the job market upon his election in 1921?
How did President Harding handle the job market upon his election in 1921?
What was Calvin Coolidge known for during his presidency?
What was Calvin Coolidge known for during his presidency?
