Teapot Dome Oil Field and US Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall in the 1920s

The transcript discusses the allocation of land parcels as naval oil reserves, focusing on a specific area known as the Teapot Dome in Wyoming. It highlights the administrative decisions made during President Harding's tenure, particularly the transfer of land management to his Secretary of the Interior, Albert Bacon Fall.

What was the purpose of designating parcels of land as naval oil reserves?

• To ensure oil supply for the navy

• To create wildlife sanctuaries

• To preserve natural beauty

• To build naval bases

Where is the Teapot Dome located?

• California

• Texas

• Wyoming

• Alaska

How many acres did the Teapot Dome cover?

• 12000 acres

• 9841 acres

• 15000 acres

• 5000 acres

Who was responsible for managing the Teapot Dome during Harding's administration?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Mellon

• Albert Bacon Fall

What role did Albert Bacon Fall play in the Teapot Dome scandal?

• He was a journalist

• He was a naval officer

• He was the Secretary of the Interior

• He was a whistleblower