U.S. President and His Pro-Business Policies Quiz
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What was the main reason why German and Irish immigrants were opposed to the League of Nations?

  • They believed the League of Nations would weaken the U.S. economy (correct)
  • They wanted the U.S. to focus on international politics instead
  • They thought the League of Nations would increase immigration to the U.S.
  • They wanted the U.S. to play a more active role in post-war diplomacy

    • What was President Warren G. Harding's campaign promise that resonated with Americans?

  • Increased immigration opportunities
  • A return to 'normalcy' (correct)
  • A push for more international involvement
  • Higher taxes to boost government spending

    • Which scandal tarnished President Harding's administration?

  • The Immigration Scandal
  • The Teapot Dome Scandal (correct)
  • The Prohibition Scandal
  • The Tax Evasion Scandal

    • What did President Calvin Coolidge prioritize when he took office after Harding's death?

    <p>Cleaning up corruption from the previous administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Harding attempt to revive the economy during his time in office?

    <p>By cutting taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dominant political movement of the 1910s in the United States?

    <p>Progressivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president originally led the progressive movement in the United States?

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

    What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?

    <p>Granting women the right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event caused disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?

    <p>President Wilson's involvement in World War I despite initially stating the U.S. would not be involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was President Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?

    <p>He lacked the support of the Republican-controlled Congress and the majority of the American people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Calvin Coolidge known for?

    <p>His reputation for honesty and no-nonsense dealings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Coolidge's pro-business policies?

    <p>Businesses boomed, leading to higher wages and shorter workdays for many American workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the prosperity of the Roaring 20s on American households?

    <p>The level of expendable funds in American households rose, and people spent more on travel and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Herbert Hoover's election on the economy?

    <p>Hoover's election led to a stock market crash and the start of the Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dominant political movement in the United States during the 1910s?

    <p>Progressive reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was President Woodrow Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?

    <p>Both (a) and (b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?

    <p>Granting women the right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the growing disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?

    <p>The perceived ineffectiveness of progressive policies in addressing economic challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Woodrow Wilson's actions during World War I contribute to the growing disillusionment with progressive politics?

    <p>Both (a) and (b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key factors contributing to the Roaring 20s prosperity under President Coolidge?

    <p>Imposing high tariffs on imported goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Roaring 20s business boom affect American workers?

    <p>Led to higher wages and shorter workdays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political ideology was prominent during the Roaring 20s era?

    <p>Pro-business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Calvin Coolidge as the Republican presidential candidate in 1928?

    <p>Herbert Hoover</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of immigrants was particularly opposed to the League of Nations?

    <p>German and Irish immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason given for why German and Irish immigrants fled their homelands?

    <p>Political and economic troubles in their home countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Teapot Dome Scandal during the Harding administration?

    <p>The Department of the Interior accepted bribes to award oil contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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