Question

which president is described by the following characteristics?

• was elected on the promise of a

eturn to normalcy\

• reduced federal spending and taxes
• presidency was tarnished by the teapot dome scandal

herbert hoover
warren harding
calvin coolidge
woodrow wilson

Explanation:

To determine the president, we analyze each option:

• Herbert Hoover: Known for the Great Depression, not associated with "return to normalcy" or Teapot Dome Scandal.
• Warren Harding: Campaigned with "return to normalcy" after WWI, reduced federal spending/taxes, and his presidency had the Teapot Dome Scandal.
• Calvin Coolidge: Succeeded Harding, not associated with the "return to normalcy" promise or the scandal's tarnish (it occurred under Harding).
• Woodrow Wilson: Led during WWI, not associated with these post - WWI characteristics.

Answer:

B. Warren Harding