Warren G Harding Flashcards
What was Warren G. Harding’s campaign slogan in the 1920 election?
Harding’s campaign slogan was “A return to normalcy”
What was the Dawes Plan, and how did it involve the US and Germany?
The Dawes Plan was an arrangement for Germany’s payment of reparations after World War I. The US loaned money to Germany to help stabilize its economy
How did the US contribute to the development of oil fields in the Middle East?
The US developed oil fields for new Middle East countries
What was the Washington Disarmament Conference, and what did it aim to achieve?
The Washington Disarmament Conference aimed to limit battleships and aircraft carriers among participating countries. However, it didn’t include other navy ships like submarines, cruisers, and destroyers
What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact, and what did it declare?
The Kellogg-Briand Pact declared war illegal unless it was in self-defense
What was the Fordney-McCumber Tariff, and what impact did it have?
The Fordney-McCumber Tariff raised tariffs by 38%, making it difficult for Britain and France to trade with the US and pay their war debts. In response, they raised tariffs on US goods