Watergate and the Ford Years

Question 1

Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?

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B: to spy on the Democratic National Committee

Question 2

In May 1973, the US Senate began hearings designed to the Watergate scandal.

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B: investigate

Question 3

Study the political cartoon.What is the cartoon trying to illustrate?

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B: that the Watergate scandal was overtaking the Nixon administration

Question 4

Which issue was decided by United States v. Nixon?

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C: Whether Nixon could use executive privilege to withhold the tapes

Question 5

Which of the following events occurred during the conflict over the White House tapes?Check any of the boxes that apply.

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A: Nixon sought the firing of the special prosecutor.; C: Nixon claimed executive privilege.

Question 6

Think about what you just saw in the video.Which of the following best describes President Ford’s explanation for his pardon of President Nixon in this clip?

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A: He believed it was time for the nation to move on from the scandal.

Question 7

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences.President Ford chose to pardon former president Nixon because it was .

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B: best for the country

Question 8

Some observers wondered whether President Ford had .

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B: made a deal with Nixon

Question 9

Which of the following were significant economic issues facing President Ford?Check any of the boxes that apply.

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A: High inflation; B: High unemployment

Question 10

During Ford’s presidency, which long conflict finally came to a close?

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A: The Vietnam War

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