Exploring the Politics of the 1920s and the Great Depression

Who was the first president of the 1920s, known for promising a 'return to normalcy'?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Warren G. Harding

• Herbert Hoover

• Calvin Coolidge

Which economic theory did Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover favor?

• Trickle-down economics

• Keynesian economics

• Supply-side economics

• Monetarism

What was the main cause of the Teapot Dome Scandal?

• Tax evasion

• Bribery for oil leases

• Stock market manipulation

• Prohibition violations

Which act signed by Calvin Coolidge aimed to limit immigration from certain regions?

• National Origins Act

• Emergency Quota Act

• Immigration Act of 1924

• National Quota Act of 1924

What was a significant factor in the decline of union membership during the 1920s?

• The rise of welfare capitalism

• Increased agricultural production

• The introduction of the assembly line

• The stock market crash

Who was the Democratic candidate defeated by Hoover in the 1928 presidential election?

• Alfred Smith

• John W. Davis

• William G. McAdoo

• James M. Cox

What was the primary goal of the Washington Naval Arms Conference?

• To form military alliances

• To initiate the League of Nations

• To reduce global naval capacities

• To establish trade agreements

What was the main purpose of the Dawes Plan?

• To fund the League of Nations

• To reduce U.S. debt

• To manage German reparations

• To increase U.S. exports

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The failure of the Kellogg-Briand Pact

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Black Tuesday stock market crash

• The implementation of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff

What was Hoover's initial stance on government intervention in the economy?

• He supported immediate and extensive intervention

• He was indifferent and took no action

• He advocated for direct payments to individuals

• He opposed it, favoring rugged individualism