History 11: The Harding Presidency (1921-1923)

Ohio Gang

A group of poker-playing, men that were friends of President Warren Harding. Harding appointed them to offices and they used their power to gain money for themselves. They were involved in scandals that ruined Harding's reputation even though he wasn't involved.

Dawes Plan

A plan to revive the German economy, the United States loans Germany money which then can pay reparations to England and France, who can then pay back their loans from the U.S. This circular flow of money was a success.

Normalcy

A return to "normal" life

Fordney-McCumber Tariff

A set of regulations (rules) put in place by Congress in 1922, that raised taxes on IMPORTS to record levels in order to protect American businesses against foreign competition. This was to try to prevent businesses from importing everything.

President Harding's Death (1923)

Heart attack in August 1923. To some people, this was evidence was emerging that parts of his administration were riddled with corruption. He was still president when he died.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Scandal during the Harding administration involving the granting of oil-drilling rights on government land in return for money

President Harding

This 29th president promised a "return to normalcy" when he was elected. His administration was full of scandal and corruption, including the Teapot Dome scandal. He was president from 1921-1923.

imports

goods and services purchased from other countries