Harding Domestic Policies (1920-1923)

Question 1

What were some of his policies?

Answer 1

Return to normalcy, reduced government intervention, isolationist, capable advisors

Question 2

Who was Andrew Mellon and what did he do?

Answer 2

Secretary of the Treasury, made budget cuts, Budget and Accounting Act ($5 billion to $3 billion in 2 years). Tax cuts - 73% to 25%

Question 3

Who was Hoover? What did he do?

Answer 3

Secretary of commerce - who improved trade e.g. Rubber from Malaya

Question 4

Fordney McCumber tariff Act 1922

Answer 4

Increased tariffs

Question 5

What legislation was passed for women?

Answer 5

Shepard Towner Act/ Maternity Aid Act

Question 6

Immigration Quota Act 1921 - no. of immigrants allowed in the US was set to 3% of their population in the US in 1910

Question 7

Give examples of corruption

Answer 7

Teapot Dome Scandal - Albert Fall sold off contracts for Federal Oil Reserves, Veteran’s Bureau had wasted $250 million