US History: The 1920s

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Who became President of the United States in 1921?

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Republican Warren Harding

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What economic challenge did Harding face when he took office?

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A sharp recession or economic slump.

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What happened to soldiers returning from World War I?

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More than 2 million soldiers came home and began to look for jobs.

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Why did factories need fewer workers after the war?

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Factories stopped making war materials.

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What was a major scandal during Harding's presidency?

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The Teapot Dome Scandal.

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Who was convicted of stealing millions from the Veterans Bureau?

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Charles Forbes, head of the Veterans Bureau.

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What did Calvin Coolidge do after becoming President?

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He set out to repair the damage the scandals caused the Republican party.

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What was Coolidge's belief about prosperity?

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Prosperity for all Americans depended on business prosperity.

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What economic policy did Coolidge implement?

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He cut regulations on business and named business leaders to government agencies.

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What was the result of factories switching to consumer goods?

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The postwar recession ended, production increased, incomes rose, and consumers bought new products.