15 Questions
What was the primary reason behind German and Irish immigrants' opposition to the League of Nations?
They wanted to withdraw from international politics and focus on domestic issues
What was the campaign promise of Warren G. Harding that resonated with American citizens in the 1920s?
A return to normalcy
What was the scandal that involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall during the Harding administration?
Teapot Dome Scandal
What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1920?
Warren G. Harding won the election with 61% of the popular vote
What was the stance of Calvin Coolidge regarding international politics?
He promoted a pro-isolation stance
What was Calvin Coolidge's reputation based on?
Honesty and no-nonsense dealings
What was the result of Calvin Coolidge's pro-business stance?
Businesses boomed and American workers benefited
What is the term often used to describe the period of prosperity during the 1920s?
The Roaring 20s
Why did Herbert Hoover easily win the 1928 presidential election?
Because he promised to continue the policies of the Roaring 20s
Who led the original progressive politics movement in the United States?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What event marked the end of the prosperity of the 1920s?
The stock market crash
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?
To seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts
Why did the American people become disillusioned with progressive politics?
Due to the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson during World War I
What was a significant achievement of the progressive movement by 1920?
The granting of women's right to vote
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of progressive politics?
Expansion of American economic interests
Discover the significant changes that transformed US politics in the 1920s, from progressive reforms to women's rights and labor unions. Test your knowledge of this pivotal period in American history. How well do you know the events that shaped the nation?
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