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QuizMultiple Choice

September 11, 2001

Question 5 of 10 • NY-US History and Government Term 2 Hillcrest

How did President Clinton’s impeachment lead to Newt Gingrich’s resignation as Speaker of the House?

Answer
A
Gingrich decided that he no longer wanted to work with a president who was convicted of wrongdoing.
B
Negative feelings about the attacks on Clinton led to a loss of confidence in Gingrich.
C
Gingrich resigned as Speaker so that he could start a campaign to run for president.
D
Republicans in Congress blamed Gingrich for the failure to convict Clinton on impeachment charges.
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