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Americans wanted to stay out because Congress passed a series of Neutrality acts in the 1930's, which was aimed to prevent involvement in wars, and it banned the American citizens from trading with nations at war.
The correct answer to this question is (b.) Teapot Dome. The Teapot Dome was the scandal that involves the strategic oil reserves and rocked the administration of Warren Harding. The Teapot Dome was the bribery incident that happened under the administration of Warren Harding.
I say C. because the entire paragraph is talking about political power.