Question

question 7 of 21
warren hardings election to the presidency in 1920 indicated that:

a. progressivism wasnt as popular as it had been in previous decades.

b. business leaders no longer had a strong grip on the federal government.

c. most americans supported self-sufficiency over international trade.

d. american views on foreign policy were shifting from isolationism to interventionism.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Warren Harding's 1920 election came after the Progressive Era. The Progressive movement's popularity had waned, and Harding's "return to normalcy" campaign reflected a shift away from progressive reforms, so this is consistent.
• Option B: Harding's administration was friendly to business, so business leaders still had influence, eliminating B.
• Option C: The 1920s saw increased international trade (e.g., Dawes Plan later), so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Harding's era was isolationist (e.g., rejection of League of Nations), so D is wrong as it claims a shift to interventionism.

Answer:

A. progressivism wasn't as popular as it had been in previous decades.