Question

multiple choice question
identify a consequence of the teapot dome scandal and other harding administration scandals.

it caused americans to distrust the federal government and political leaders more.

it led to the implementation of progressive policies in government.

it led to the impeachment of president warren g. harding.

it led to the election of a democrat, calvin coolidge as president in the next presidential election.

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Explanation:

• For the option "It led to the implementation of progressive policies in government": The Harding administration was more associated with a return to normalcy and less progressive policies, so this is incorrect.
• For the option "It led to the impeachment of President Warren G. Harding": Harding died in office and was not impeached, so this is incorrect.
• For the option "It led to the election of a Democrat, Calvin Coolidge as president in the next presidential election": Calvin Coolidge was a Republican, not a Democrat, so this is incorrect.
• For the option "It caused Americans to distrust the federal government and political leaders more": Scandals in an administration often erode public trust in the government and its leaders, which aligns with the consequences of the Teapot Dome and other Harding administration scandals.

Answer:

A. It caused Americans to distrust the federal government and political leaders more.