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What was the main reason why German and Irish immigrants were opposed to the League of Nations?
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?
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?
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?
What did President Calvin Coolidge prioritize when he took office after Harding's death?
How did President Harding attempt to revive the economy during his time in office?
How did President Harding attempt to revive the economy during his time in office?
What was the dominant political movement of the 1910s in the United States?
What was the dominant political movement of the 1910s in the United States?
Which president originally led the progressive movement in the United States?
Which president originally led the progressive movement in the United States?
What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?
What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?
What event caused disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?
What event caused disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?
Why was President Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?
Why was President Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?
What was President Calvin Coolidge known for?
What was President Calvin Coolidge known for?
What was the impact of Coolidge's pro-business policies?
What was the impact of Coolidge's pro-business policies?
What was the impact of the prosperity of the Roaring 20s on American households?
What was the impact of the prosperity of the Roaring 20s on American households?
What was the impact of Herbert Hoover's election on the economy?
What was the impact of Herbert Hoover's election on the economy?
What was the dominant political movement in the United States during the 1910s?
What was the dominant political movement in the United States during the 1910s?
Why was President Woodrow Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?
Why was President Woodrow Wilson unable to secure U.S. support for the League of Nations?
What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?
What significant achievement did the progressive movement accomplish by 1920?
What was the primary reason for the growing disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?
What was the primary reason for the growing disillusionment among U.S. citizens towards progressive politics by the end of World War I?
How did President Woodrow Wilson's actions during World War I contribute to the growing disillusionment with progressive politics?
How did President Woodrow Wilson's actions during World War I contribute to the growing disillusionment with progressive politics?
What was one of the key factors contributing to the Roaring 20s prosperity under President Coolidge?
What was one of the key factors contributing to the Roaring 20s prosperity under President Coolidge?
How did the Roaring 20s business boom affect American workers?
How did the Roaring 20s business boom affect American workers?
What political ideology was prominent during the Roaring 20s era?
What political ideology was prominent during the Roaring 20s era?
Who succeeded Calvin Coolidge as the Republican presidential candidate in 1928?
Who succeeded Calvin Coolidge as the Republican presidential candidate in 1928?
What event marked the quick end of the prosperity of the 1920s?
What event marked the quick end of the prosperity of the 1920s?
Which group of immigrants was particularly opposed to the League of Nations?
Which group of immigrants was particularly opposed to the League of Nations?
What was the primary reason given for why German and Irish immigrants fled their homelands?
What was the primary reason given for why German and Irish immigrants fled their homelands?
What was the primary reason for the Teapot Dome Scandal during the Harding administration?
What was the primary reason for the Teapot Dome Scandal during the Harding administration?
