After the initial shock of the Harding scandals, many Americans reacted by
A) suggesting that Harding resign the presidency so that Calvin Coolidge could take control.
B) calling for a thorough Congressional investigation.
C) demanding that all those involved be sent to prison.
D) excusing some of the wrongdoers on the grounds that "they had gotten away with it."
E) demanding the impeachment of the president.
Answer: D