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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the stance of Calvin Coolidge regarding international politics?

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

What was Calvin Coolidge's reputation based on?

<p>Honesty and no-nonsense dealings (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

<p>To seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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