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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?

Warren G. Harding won the election with 61% of the popular vote (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the stance of Calvin Coolidge regarding international politics?

He promoted a pro-isolation stance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Calvin Coolidge's reputation based on?

Honesty and no-nonsense dealings (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Businesses boomed and American workers benefited (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The Roaring 20s (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Herbert Hoover easily win the 1928 presidential election?

Because he promised to continue the policies of the Roaring 20s (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

President Theodore Roosevelt (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The stock market crash (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

To seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the American people become disillusioned with progressive politics?

Due to the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson during World War I (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The granting of women's right to vote (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Expansion of American economic interests (A) Signup and view all the answers