Questions
Document A: Warren G. Harding’s Inaugural Address (March 4, 1921)
1. Harding’s campaign slogan in 1920 was “Return to Normalcy.” What do you think he
meant by this?
2. How did Harding believe the economy should be managed?
Document B: “The Juggernaut,” (1924)
Hint: Look up the “Tea Pot Dome Scandal” in the index of your textbook.
3. Identify any symbols in the political cartoon.
4. What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Document C: Calvin Coolidge, Inaugural Address (March 4, 1925)
5. What economic policies does Coolidge advocate (support)?
6. Why does Coolidge believe these policies are best?
Document D: “Trim Where You Can” (1920s)
7. What economic policies does Coolidge advocate (support)?
8. Why does Coolidge believe these policies are best?