Question

Which scandal involved president hardings cabinet members who leased government owned land containing oil reserves to a private company for profit?

A) Tammany Hall Scanal
B) Teapot Dome Scandal
C) WhiskeyRing Scandal
D) Credit Mobilier Scandal

Answer 1

Explanation:The Teapot Dome Scandal was a major issue during Harding’s presidency.

Why was Albert Fall arrested and convicted when the scandal broke?

for opposing Harding’s economic policies

for agreeing to lease government land t

fo a private company

*or accepting bribes in exchange for land agreements

Answer 2

The Teapot Dome Scandal involved President Harding's cabinet members, specifically Albert Fall, who leased petro reserves to private companies. Albert generally kept this as pocket change (he didn't have it taxed or logged as a transaction), so the funds went directly to him.