Harding's Secretary of the Treasury

question 66

Multiple Choice

Harding's secretary of the treasury:

• A) favored retaining the high wartime level of taxation in order to build up the public treasury
• B) favored a reduction of the high wartime level of taxation but mainly for the rich
• C) favored a reduction of the high wartime level of taxation but mainly for the poor and middle class
• D) persuaded Congress to drop the personal income tax instituted under Wilson
• E) supported the calling in of all loans to Europe

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