1. Republican Influence Warren G Harding will become president in 1920.
He will reject internationalism of Wilson
He will promise a return to normalcy after the turmoil of the war and post war years
Surrounds himself with businessmen a good idea
Surrounds himself with old friends from Ohio

2. Harding cont…. Advisors out for themselves scandals erupt
Albert Fall interior Secretary get busted for selling oil Teapot dome Wyoming
Fall goes to jail, Harding dies before everything hits the fan

3. Silent Cal Harding Vice President Calvin Coolidge takes over
Continues Harding policies
Pro business
Appoints businessmen to commissions to regulate business
Named conservatives to cabinet position
Appointed supreme court justices who were against progressive ideas.

4. Cal cont….
Andrew Mellon 3rd wealthiest person in US is Sec of treasury for all of 1920’s.
Will push for lower taxes on wealthy and corporations
Cal won’t run for second term

5. Hoover The Wonder Boy Organizes trade association Zoning regulations
Regulate air lines, radio, and new businesses
The twenties are roaring

6. Foreign policy in the 20’s
US will expand business control around the world
Germany defaults on reparations. Dawes plan loans money to Germany so they can pay their debts
Washington conference set about arms reductions
Kellogg-Briand Pact Outlaws war but no punishment for offenders

7. Latin America
By 1924 US will control financial policies of 14 out of 20 Latin American countries
Our military presence expands in 20’s