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The most important issue during the U.S. Presidential Election of 1924 was the Teapot Dome Scandal and general concerns about government corruption. The scandal was a major political controversy involving the secret leasing of federal oil reserves in Teapot Dome, Wyoming, and Elk Hills, California, to private companies in exchange for bribes during President Warren G. Harding's administration.

 Critical Issues in the 1924 Election:

1. Teapot Dome Scandal:

   - This scandal was the biggest issue of the election, exposing deep corruption within the Harding administration. The Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, was found guilty of accepting bribes from oil companies in exchange for lucrative government contracts. Although Harding had died in 1923, the scandal overshadowed the election and created distrust in the government.

   2. Government Reform and Corruption:

   - In the wake of the scandal, voters were highly concerned about government integrity. The Republican candidate, Calvin Coolidge, who had succeeded Harding after his death, ran on a platform to restore trust in government. Coolidge's image as a clean and honest politician helped him win the election.

   3. Labor and Farmers' Issues:

   - Farmers faced difficulties during the 1920s due to low prices for their goods, and labour issues persisted, particularly related to the aftermath of World War I. The Progressive Party, represented by Robert M. La Follette, ran on a platform addressing these concerns, seeking reforms for labour rights and farm relief.

Election Outcome:

- Calvin Coolidge won a decisive victory, benefiting from his image as a stabilising and trustworthy figure in the face of the corruption scandals.

- John W. Davis, the Democratic candidate, struggled with internal divisions within his party.

- Robert M. La Follette, the Progressive Party candidate, garnered significant support but could not overcome the Republican advantage.
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