Which is a true statement about Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge's economic policies?
(1 point)
Responses
They continued the progressive policies of Wilson and Roosevelt.
They continued the progressive policies of Wilson and Roosevelt.
They practiced a laissez-faire business approach.
They practiced a laissez-faire business approach.
They supported higher wages for workers.
They supported higher wages for workers.
They suggested banking regulations.
They practiced a laissez-faire business approach.
Use the quote to answer the question.
“America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums [useless medicines] but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.” —Warren G. Harding
What does the quote suggest about Republicans and their policies during the 1920s?
(1 point)
Responses
They were interested in establishing American leadership in future foreign events.
They were interested in establishing American leadership in future foreign events.
They regretted getting involved in a war without a clear victory.
They regretted getting involved in a war without a clear victory.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
They recognized the need for continued investment in social programs.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
What was one economic impact of the Emergency Tariff of 1921?
(1 point)
Responses
a decrease in the price of imports from other countries
a decrease in the price of imports from other countries
an increase in American purchasing power
an increase in American purchasing power
a decrease in interest rates
a decrease in interest rates
an increase in American wages
an increase in American wages
a decrease in the price of imports from other countries
Which event from 1923 should be added to the timeline?
(1 point)
Responses
Washington Disarmament Conference is held.
Washington Disarmament Conference is held.
Kellogg-Briand Pact is adopted.
Kellogg-Briand Pact is adopted.
Treaty of Versailles is signed.
Treaty of Versailles is signed.
Warren Harding dies.