Watergate and the Ford Years Exam
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Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in? - ANSWERB. to spy on the Democratic National
Committee
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon's reelection? -
ANSWERC. The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon's reelection.
In May 1973, the US Senate began hearings designed to ____ the Watergate scandal. -
ANSWERinvestigate
In June 1973, former White House lawyer John Dean testified about White House _____. -
ANSWERconversations
Which issue was decided by United States v. Nixon? - ANSWERC. Whether Nixon could use executive
privilege to withhold the tapes
Nixon resigned the presidency in August 1974 - ANSWERB. because he realized his presidency could
not survive.
Some observers wondered whether President Ford had - ANSWERmade a deal with Nixon
Which of the following were significant economic issues facing President Ford? - ANSWERA. High
inflation
B. High unemployment
During Ford's presidency, which long conflict finally came to a close? - ANSWERThe Vietnam War
Which of the following best describes President Ford's explanation for his pardon of President Nixon
in this clip? - ANSWERA. He believed it was time for the nation to move on from the scandal.
President Ford chose to pardon former president Nixon because it was - ANSWERbest for the country
100% Correct!!
Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in? - ANSWERB. to spy on the Democratic National
Committee
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon's reelection? -
ANSWERC. The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon's reelection.
In May 1973, the US Senate began hearings designed to ____ the Watergate scandal. -
ANSWERinvestigate
In June 1973, former White House lawyer John Dean testified about White House _____. -
ANSWERconversations
Which issue was decided by United States v. Nixon? - ANSWERC. Whether Nixon could use executive
privilege to withhold the tapes
Nixon resigned the presidency in August 1974 - ANSWERB. because he realized his presidency could
not survive.
Some observers wondered whether President Ford had - ANSWERmade a deal with Nixon
Which of the following were significant economic issues facing President Ford? - ANSWERA. High
inflation
B. High unemployment
During Ford's presidency, which long conflict finally came to a close? - ANSWERThe Vietnam War
Which of the following best describes President Ford's explanation for his pardon of President Nixon
in this clip? - ANSWERA. He believed it was time for the nation to move on from the scandal.
President Ford chose to pardon former president Nixon because it was - ANSWERbest for the country
