Political Landscape of Republican Presidents in the 1920s

What was the political landscape of Republican presidents like Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s?

• They emphasized social welfare reforms.

• They emphasized business interests.

• They focused on expanding foreign affairs.

• They supported the Progressive Era policies.

What event in 1923 marked a significant scandal during the Republican ascendancy in the 1920s?

• The election of Warren G. Harding

• The death of Theodore Roosevelt

• The Teapot Dome scandal

• The passing of the last Progressive leaders

What was the attitude toward business in the United States during the 1920s according to Calvin Coolidge's statement?

• Business should be strictly regulated by the government.

• The chief business of the American people is business.

• Business should focus on international expansion.

• Business should support social welfare programs.

What did Americans desire after World War I, leading to the election of Republican President Warren Harding?

• A continuation of the Progressive Era reforms.

• A return to "normalcy."

• An increase in foreign interventions.

• A focus on witch hunts and reforms.

What economic policy did the 1920s signal a return to, reminiscent of the late 19th century?

• Keynesian economics

• Laissez-faire economic policy

• Socialist economic policy

• Mercantilist economic policy

What was the main theme of Warren G. Harding's speeches during his presidential campaign?

• Revolution and change

• Restoration and normalcy

• Heroics and nostrums

• Criticism of opponents

Who described Warren G. Harding's speeches as 'an army of pompous phrases moving across the landscape in search of an idea'?

• Calvin Coolidge

• Herbert Hoover

• William Gibbs McAdoo

• H. L. Mencken

Despite criticism, what was Warren G. Harding known to be in terms of his political skills?

• Weak and lazy

• Shrewd and politically astute

• Incompetent and ineffective

• Bold and daring

Who was Warren G. Harding's running mate, who later became known for promoting a return to normalcy?

• Herbert Hoover

• James Cox

• Calvin Coolidge

• William Gibbs McAdoo

What position did Herbert Hoover hold before becoming the Secretary of Commerce under Harding?

• Governor of Massachusetts

• Head of the relief effort for Belgium during World War I

• A critic of the 1920s

• A millionaire mechanical engineer and miner