us history chapter 7

Kellogs-Briand Pact

1928 agreement in which many nations agreed to outlaw war, wasn't enforcable

Wahington Naval Disarmament Conference

Raised hopes that nations will solve disagreements without resorting to war

Herbert Hoover

Secretary of Commerce he worked with business and labor leaders to achieve voluntary advancements such as reducing government regulations of business.

Andrew Mellon

Secretary of the Treasury, he favored low taxes on individuals and corporations.

Calvin Coolidge

Vice President, became president after Harding. He was quiet ,honest and frugal.

Dawes Plan

agreement in whcih the U.S loaned money to Germany, allowing Germany to make reparation payments to Britian and France

Teapot Dome scandal

scandal during the Harding administration in which the Secretary of the Interior leased government oil reserves to private oil men in return for bribes.