Watergate and Ford Years Exam 100%
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Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon's reelection? -
ANSWERto spy on the Democratic National Committee
The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon's reelection.
In May 1973, the US Senate began hearings designed to ___ the Watergate scandal.
In June 1973, former White House lawyer John Dean testified about White House ___ -
ANSWERinvestigate
conversations
Which of the following events occurred during the conflict over the White House tapes?
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Why did President Nixon refuse to hand over the tapes of his White House conversations? -
ANSWERNixon sought the firing of the special prosecutor.
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He was afraid of what they might reveal about his wrongdoing.
He believed he was not required to do so under the principle of executive privilege.
, What is the cartoon trying to illustrate? - ANSWERthat the Watergate scandal was overtaking the
Nixon administration
Which issue was decided by United States v. Nixon?
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Nixon resigned the presidency in August 1974 - ANSWERWhether Nixon could use executive privilege
to withhold the tapes
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because he realized his presidency could not survive.
Which of the following best describes President Ford's explanation for his pardon of President Nixon
in this clip? - ANSWERHe believed it was time for the nation to move on from the scandal.
President Ford chose to pardon former president Nixon because it was .
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In general, the public reacted to President Ford's pardon of Nixon with .
Some observers wondered whether President Ford had - ANSWERbest of the country
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anger
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made a deal with Nixon
Which of the following were significant economic issues facing President Ford?
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During Ford's presidency, which long conflict finally came to a close? - ANSWERHigh inflation
High unemployment
Correct!!
Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon's reelection? -
ANSWERto spy on the Democratic National Committee
The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon's reelection.
In May 1973, the US Senate began hearings designed to ___ the Watergate scandal.
In June 1973, former White House lawyer John Dean testified about White House ___ -
ANSWERinvestigate
conversations
Which of the following events occurred during the conflict over the White House tapes?
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Why did President Nixon refuse to hand over the tapes of his White House conversations? -
ANSWERNixon sought the firing of the special prosecutor.
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He was afraid of what they might reveal about his wrongdoing.
He believed he was not required to do so under the principle of executive privilege.
, What is the cartoon trying to illustrate? - ANSWERthat the Watergate scandal was overtaking the
Nixon administration
Which issue was decided by United States v. Nixon?
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Nixon resigned the presidency in August 1974 - ANSWERWhether Nixon could use executive privilege
to withhold the tapes
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because he realized his presidency could not survive.
Which of the following best describes President Ford's explanation for his pardon of President Nixon
in this clip? - ANSWERHe believed it was time for the nation to move on from the scandal.
President Ford chose to pardon former president Nixon because it was .
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In general, the public reacted to President Ford's pardon of Nixon with .
Some observers wondered whether President Ford had - ANSWERbest of the country
---------------------
anger
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made a deal with Nixon
Which of the following were significant economic issues facing President Ford?
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During Ford's presidency, which long conflict finally came to a close? - ANSWERHigh inflation
High unemployment
