Teapot Dome Scandal Overview

The video explores the Teapot Dome Scandal, a major political scandal in the 1920s involving the illegal leasing of naval oil reserves by government officials. It highlights the role of President Warren G. Harding and his administration, the influence of oil barons, and the anti-conservation actions of Albert Fall. The video also discusses the investigations led by Senator Thomas Walsh, the legal outcomes, and the ongoing relevance of public land exploitation.

What was the Teapot Dome scandal primarily about?

• A political campaign

• Illegal oil drilling

• A presidential election

• A military conflict

Which president's administration was involved in the Teapot Dome scandal?

• Calvin Coolidge

• Herbert Hoover

• Warren G. Harding

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who were the oil barons that influenced Harding's nomination?

• Jake Hammond and Harry Sinclair

• J.P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt

• John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie

• Henry Ford and Thomas Edison

What was Albert Fall's stance on conservation?

• He was neutral on conservation

• He supported conservation efforts

• He was anti-conservation

• He promoted renewable energy

What was the primary illegal activity in the Teapot Dome scandal?

• Election fraud

• Bribery

• Tax evasion

• Money laundering

How were the naval oil reserves transferred to the Department of the Interior?

• Through a public vote

• By executive order

• Via bribery and corruption

• Through a legal auction

What was the outcome of the civil proceedings related to the Teapot Dome scandal?

• The leases were ignored

• The leases were sold

• The leases were voided

• The leases were upheld

What happened to Albert Fall after the scandal?

• He fled the country

• He became president

• He was acquitted

• He went to prison

Which senator led the investigation into the Teapot Dome scandal?

• William Borah

• Robert La Follette

• Henry Cabot Lodge

• Thomas Walsh

What was the public's reaction to the Teapot Dome scandal?

• Indifference

• Outrage

• Support

• Confusion