Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Exam
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!
Describe the story of 'The Watergate Break-in' - ANSWERThe burglars were looking for documents
outlining the Democratic Party's strategy to win the 1972 election. They worked for the Committee
to Re-Elect the President (CREEP). The Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl
Bernstein ran the story but few other newspapers did because the police took the burglary at face-
value and saw no connection to the White House. Additionally, Nixon denied WH involvement and so
did his campaign manager John Mitchell.
What is the irony of the break-in? - ANSWERNixon won by a landslide in the election - he did not
need to break in!
When and who admitted first that there was White House involvement in the WGS? - ANSWERIn
April 1973 former attorney General John Mitchell admitted they ordered the break-in and the White
House engaged in cover-up.
Who admitted about the taping system in the White House and why was this important? -
ANSWERAlexander Butterfield (WH aid) - taping system in WH set up by Nixon.
What caused 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - ANSWERNixon argued executive privilege gave him
the right to withhold the tapes. Investigators rejected this and Cox and Senate Watergate Committee
issued subpoenas demanding the tapes.
What was 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - ANSWERNixon demanded attorney general Elliot
Richardson to fire Cox. He refused and quit. Nixon then ordered Richardson's assistant to fire Cox. He
refused and resigned. Eventually the 3rd ranking official in Justice Department fired Cox.
What were 'The Secret Tapes'? - ANSWERThe 8 secret tapes revealed that Nixon knowingly violate
the law and had known about the cover-up from the beginning and was a key part of it.
What wad the impact of 'The Secret Tapes'? - ANSWEREvidence against Nixon and aids was found on
the tapes showing their aims to punish political opponents and thwart Watergate investigation. The
transcripts were sold to the American public by the Government Printing Office and millions were
sold.
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!
Describe the story of 'The Watergate Break-in' - ANSWERThe burglars were looking for documents
outlining the Democratic Party's strategy to win the 1972 election. They worked for the Committee
to Re-Elect the President (CREEP). The Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl
Bernstein ran the story but few other newspapers did because the police took the burglary at face-
value and saw no connection to the White House. Additionally, Nixon denied WH involvement and so
did his campaign manager John Mitchell.
What is the irony of the break-in? - ANSWERNixon won by a landslide in the election - he did not
need to break in!
When and who admitted first that there was White House involvement in the WGS? - ANSWERIn
April 1973 former attorney General John Mitchell admitted they ordered the break-in and the White
House engaged in cover-up.
Who admitted about the taping system in the White House and why was this important? -
ANSWERAlexander Butterfield (WH aid) - taping system in WH set up by Nixon.
What caused 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - ANSWERNixon argued executive privilege gave him
the right to withhold the tapes. Investigators rejected this and Cox and Senate Watergate Committee
issued subpoenas demanding the tapes.
What was 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - ANSWERNixon demanded attorney general Elliot
Richardson to fire Cox. He refused and quit. Nixon then ordered Richardson's assistant to fire Cox. He
refused and resigned. Eventually the 3rd ranking official in Justice Department fired Cox.
What were 'The Secret Tapes'? - ANSWERThe 8 secret tapes revealed that Nixon knowingly violate
the law and had known about the cover-up from the beginning and was a key part of it.
What wad the impact of 'The Secret Tapes'? - ANSWEREvidence against Nixon and aids was found on
the tapes showing their aims to punish political opponents and thwart Watergate investigation. The
transcripts were sold to the American public by the Government Printing Office and millions were
sold.
