All of the following enabled President Coolidge to escape political damage as a result of the scandals of the Harding administration except
a. they were overshadowed by the return of prosperity.
b. he rid his cabinet of the political hacks appointed by Harding.
c. he skillfully covered up the most serious corruption.
d. he was himself beyond suspicion of corruption.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: C
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