Do You Know About Richard Nixon's Resignation?

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    What was the main reason behind the Watergate Scandal?

    • Attempted assassination of President Nixon
    • Break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters
    • Illegal campaign activities by the Committee for the Re-Election of the President
    • Wiretapping of the Oval Office
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Welcome to the Watergate Scandal Quiz! Test your knowledge of one of the most infamous political scandals in American history.
Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions covering the scandal's origins, key players, investigation, and aftermath. Discover how the press, Department of Justice, and Senate Watergate Committee unraveled the administration's attempts to cover up its involvement. Learn about the pivotal role of the Oval Office tapes, which exposed Nixon's approval of the cover-up.
Explore the scandal's broader implications, as the term "Watergate" became synonymous with public and political scandal. Take the quiz now and see if you can recall the critical details that shaped American history.

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  • 2. 

    Who succeeded Richard Nixon as President after his resignation?

    • Spiro Agnew

    • Gerald Ford

    • Jimmy Carter

    • Ronald Reagan

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    What did the Oval Office tapes reveal about President Nixon's involvement?

    • He had no knowledge of the break-in.

    • He approved plans to cover up his administration's involvement.

    • He immediately cooperated with the investigation.

    • He pardoned all the convicted individuals.

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    How did the Watergate scandal lead to Nixon's resignation?

    • He was impeached by the House of Representatives.

    • He was pardoned by the Senate.

    • He faced public protests demanding his resignation.

    • He resigned under the threat of impeachment.

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    What was the role of E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy in the Watergate scandal?

    • They were the leaders of the Democratic National Committee.

    • They were the chief architects of the Watergate break-in.

    • They were responsible for uncovering the scandal.

    • They were the attorneys representing President Nixon.

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    How did the scandal come to light?

    • A leak from a whistleblower

    • Journalistic investigation by The Washington Post

    • A public announcement by President Nixon

    • A confession from one of the burglars

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  • 7. 

    When did the Watergate scandal take place?

    • 1968 to 1970

    • 1970 to 1972

    • 1972 to 1974

    • 1974 to 1976

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  • 8. 

    What was the primary charge against Nixon in the articles of impeachment?

    • Obstruction of justice

    • Abuse of power

    • Contempt of Congress

    • Theft of classified information

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    How many people were indicted in connection with the Watergate scandal?

    • 25

    • 48

    • 69

    • 93

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    What was the significance of the term "Watergate" in American politics?

    • It referred to the Democratic National Committee's new headquarters.

    • It was the code name for President Nixon's re-election campaign.

    • It became a metonym for political scandals and cover-ups.

    • It symbolized the end of the Cold War.

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