“America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums [useless medicines] but normalcy;
not revolution but restoration.” —Warren G. Harding
What does the quote suggest about Republicans and their policies during the 1920s?
(1 point)
They were interested in establishing American leadership in future foreign events.
They regretted getting involved in a war without a clear victory.
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
They recognized the need for continued investment in social programs.
1 answer
The quote by Warren G. Harding suggests that Republicans and their policies during the 1920s wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity. The emphasis on “healing,” “normalcy,” and “restoration” indicates a desire to move away from the tumult of war and social upheaval towards stability and economic growth. Therefore, the correct answer is:
They wanted to return to a focus on peace, private industry, and prosperity.
