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Teapot Dome Scandal

Teapot Dome Scandal. Dimitri Radevski Period 2. Why is it called Teapot Dome?. Teapot Dome Rock formation Oil fields all around the Teapot Rock. When was the Scandal?. President Harding’s term in 1921 When Albert Fall became secretary of interior. What happened in the Scandal?.

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Teapot Dome Scandal

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  1. Teapot Dome Scandal DimitriRadevski Period 2

  2. Why is it called Teapot Dome? • Teapot Dome Rock formation • Oil fields all around the Teapot Rock

  3. When was the Scandal? • President Harding’s term in 1921 • When Albert Fall became secretary of interior

  4. What happened in the Scandal? • Harding gave Fall petroleum and oil fields • Teapot Dome, WY and Elk Hills and Buena Vista , CA

  5. More of the Scandal • Petroleum reserves were set for Navy • Issued when Taft was in office

  6. Scandal, Scandal, Scandal • In 1922, fields were given to Fall • Teapot Dome fields to Harry F. Sinclair • Elk Hills field to Edward L. Doheny

  7. “Bribery” • The fields were leased • Fall was given “gifts” from oilmen

  8. News Breaks Out • Wall Street Journal said Fall had secret arrangement • Fall denied the actions

  9. Truth Breaks Out • Fall suddenly had nicer possessions • This made the Senate very suspicious • Robert La Follette lead an investigation

  10. Investigation • Thomas Walsh led for La Follette • Followed Fall for two years • Wanted to find proof he was guilty

  11. More Investigating • Fall seemed to cover all tracks • But one question remained… • How did Fall become so rich??

  12. Fall’s Cover Up • Fall covered up all his tracks • He invested his money to cattle ranches

  13. One Mistake… • Fall covered up all his mistakes except • His $100,000 loan from Doheny • This was found during the investigation

  14. Punishment • Fall was found guilty for bribery • Fined $100,000 and 1 year in prison • First presidential cabinet sent to prison

  15. Other Punishment • Doheny was charged for attempting bribe • Sinclair was charged $100,000 and jury tampering

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