US Politics in the 1920s
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What was the primary reason behind German and Irish immigrants' opposition to the League of Nations?

  • They wanted to focus on strengthening their economy
  • They wanted to withdraw from international politics and focus on domestic issues (correct)
  • They wanted to maintain their cultural identity in America
  • They were dissatisfied with Woodrow Wilson's leadership
  • What was the campaign promise of Warren G. Harding that resonated with American citizens in the 1920s?

  • A return to normalcy (correct)
  • A return to liberal politics
  • A more progressive approach to governance
  • An increase in government spending
  • What was the scandal that involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall during the Harding administration?

  • Teapot Dome Scandal (correct)
  • The Grant Administration Scandal
  • The Federal Budget Scandal
  • The Oil Reserve Scandal
  • What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1920?

    <p>Warren G. Harding won the election with 61% of the popular vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the stance of Calvin Coolidge regarding international politics?

    <p>He promoted a pro-isolation stance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Calvin Coolidge's reputation based on?

    <p>Honesty and no-nonsense dealings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Calvin Coolidge's pro-business stance?

    <p>Businesses boomed and American workers benefited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term often used to describe the period of prosperity during the 1920s?

    <p>The Roaring 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Herbert Hoover easily win the 1928 presidential election?

    <p>Because he promised to continue the policies of the Roaring 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the original progressive politics movement in the United States?

    <p>President Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the end of the prosperity of the 1920s?

    <p>The stock market crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

    <p>To seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the American people become disillusioned with progressive politics?

    <p>Due to the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson during World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant achievement of the progressive movement by 1920?

    <p>The granting of women's right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of progressive politics?

    <p>Expansion of American economic interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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