Question

is this paragraph true or false? president harding appointed unqualified friends to government offices and failed to exercise his authority over them. his friends and appointees stole government oil reserves and took bribes from businesses and criminals. these scandalous acts damaged hardings administration. true false

Explanation:

This refers to the Teapot Dome scandal and other corrupt acts during Warren G. Harding's presidency. Harding appointed unqualified associates (the "Ohio Gang") to key positions, who engaged in corruption including stealing oil reserves and taking bribes, which severely harmed his administration's reputation.

Answer:

true