U.S. History B Topic 4 Assignment: Return to Normalcy

Which BEST describes the ethics in the Harding administration? Select one:

• The Teapot Dome scandal revealed pockets of corruption.

• Veterans of World War I received fair compensation for fighting.

• Harding refused to rely on personal advisors.

• Harding was corrupt, but he surrounded himself with honest politicians.

President Coolidge believed the creation of wealth .

Select one:

• helped America's enemies
• eroded personal freedoms

• hurt the disadvantaged

• benefited the nation as a whole

Which BEST describes the presidency of Calvin Coolidge? Select one:

• regulated capitalism and inactivity

• inactivity and big government

• big government and stock speculation

• stock speculation and inactivity

How did Calvin Coolidge affect the economy in the 1920s?

• a. He was in favor of government economic regulations.

• b. He opposed business expansion and individual wealth.

• c. He believed the stock market needed to be regulated.

• d. He was pro-business but left the economy alone mostly.

What was one of the weaknesses of Warren Harding’s administration?

• He did not secure lasting peace with Germany.

• He ensured the senate ratified the Treaty of Versailles.

• He shepherded the U.S. into membership in the League of Nations.

• He lowered tariffs to promote greater international competition.

Which BEST describes President Warren Harding’s administration?

• pro-business and excessive spending

• more bureaucracy with a focus on efficiency

• more bureaucracy and excessive spending

• pro-business with a focus on efficiency

Presidents Harding and Coolidge favored policies that (a)   . Select one: a. discouraged a laissez-faire approach to the economy b. brought about social reform c. aided the growth of business d. encouraged activism

• discouraged a laissez-faire approach to the economy

• brought about social reform

• aided the growth of business

• encouraged activism

Which statement is Calvin Coolidge known for?

• "back to Africa"

• "my friends, they're the ones who keep me walking the floor at nights"

• "the business of America is business"

• "grown up to find all gods dead, all wars fought, all faith in man shaken"