Question

A.

Which statement BEST summarizes the scandals in President Harding's administration
Political opponents falsely accused Harding's aides of theft and taking bribes.
b. Harding and several of his aides used government service to enrich themselves.
C. Harding was honorable, but several dishonest aides betrayed his trust in them.
d. Minor mistakes by a few aides were exaggerated by the sensationalistic press.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C

Answer 1

Option: C. Harding was honorable, but several dishonest aides betrayed his trust in them.

Step-by-step explanation:

Warren Gamaliel Harding was 29th President of the United States. He won the presidency with the promising slogan of 'Return to normalcy' which became a general issue and led him to win the election. During his presidency, the administration accomplishes very little, but its members found in several financial scandals.

He was involved in the Ohio Gang. The Ohio Gang was a group of politicians and lawyers who served in the office. These politicians betrayed through several scandals. One of the famous scandals was the Teapot Dome scandal.