Question

the \teapot dome scandal\ of the harding administration most contributed to-

people mistrusting the government

increase in efforts toward environmental conservation

strict regulation of the oil industry

Explanation:

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved government corruption (leasing oil reserves for bribes). This scandal eroded public trust in the government. The environmental conservation option is unrelated, and while regulation of oil industry followed, the primary impact on public perception was mistrust.

Answer:

A. People mistrusting the government