Credit mobilier, teapot dome, and watergate are all examples of
a. scandals that damaged the reputations of various presidents.
b. efforts that failed to regulate government spending.
c. congressional attempts to limit presidential power.
d. foreign policies designed to contain communism.

A. scandals that damaged the reputations of various presidents.

Explanation:

All of the above are examples of major scandals that happened while certain presidents were in office.

Credit Mobilier was in 1867, Teapot Dome 1921-1923, Watergate 1972.

The most talked-about scandal would be the Watergate since it was a major letdown at the time and the most recent one.

not sure but thinking i'ts cause the government was broke. not sure

those who allied with france gained land and power.