Which two of Harding’s cabinet members worked hard to achieve advancements specifically for businesses?
A. Andrew Mellon and Albert Fall
B. Charles Forbes and Harry Daugherty
C. Andrew Mellon and Herbert Hoover
D. Herbert Hoover and Charles Forbes
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To determine which two of Harding's cabinet members worked hard to achieve advancements specifically for businesses, we need to review the roles and actions of each cabinet member during Harding's presidency.
Here are brief explanations of each option:
A. Andrew Mellon and Albert Fall: Andrew Mellon served as the Secretary of the Treasury, and Albert Fall served as the Secretary of the Interior. While Mellon advocated for pro-business policies and tax cuts, Fall was involved in the notorious Teapot Dome scandal, where he granted oil drilling rights on government land in exchange for personal bribes.
B. Charles Forbes and Harry Daugherty: Charles Forbes served as the Director of the Veterans Bureau, and Harry Daugherty served as the Attorney General. Forbes was involved in a corruption scandal related to the Veterans Bureau. Daugherty was also implicated in multiple scandals, including accepting bribes. Their activities did not have a direct focus on business advancements.
C. Andrew Mellon and Herbert Hoover: As mentioned earlier, Andrew Mellon, as the Secretary of the Treasury, was an advocate for pro-business policies and tax cuts. Herbert Hoover served as the Secretary of Commerce, where he worked to promote American businesses and trade both domestically and internationally. Together, they worked on various measures to support and advance businesses.
D. Herbert Hoover and Charles Forbes: As previously mentioned, Herbert Hoover served as the Secretary of Commerce, focusing on promoting businesses and trade. Charles Forbes, however, was the Director of the Veterans Bureau, not directly involved in business advancements.
Based on the explanations, the correct answer would be C. Andrew Mellon and Herbert Hoover, as both of them actively worked to achieve advancements specifically for businesses during Harding's presidency.