Question

Which of the following damaged the reputation of President Harding’s administration?

Answer 1

"The Teapot Dome scandal was a bribery incident that took place in the United States from 1921 to 1922, during the administration of President Warren G. Harding"

Answer 2

The correct answer is The Teapot Dome scandal. It was a bribery incident that took place in the U. S. from 1921 to 1922, during his administration.

There was not only one scandal. The Teapot Dome Scandal was one of the many controversial scandals during the presidency of Warren G. Harding. Even his cabinet members were involved in criminal issues. These episodes ruined Harding’s credibility and affected the morale of the administration. During his campaign, Harding promised to his followers that after World War I, America would return to an estability period.