Reagan and the Evil Empire — Unit test Answers

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Why was John Dean’s testimony against President Nixon so damaging?

Dean had been a lawyer for two of the Watergate burglars.

Dean had been an important official in the White House.

Dean had been a lawyer for the Democratic National Committee.

Dean had been involved in the burglary himself.

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Which best summarizes the outcome of the Watergate scandal?

Nixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, and the remainder of his presidency was marked by weakness and conflict.

Nixon was impeached by Congress, and Ford assumed the presidency but was soon dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.

Nixon was impeached by Congress; Ford pardoned Nixon, then went before Congress to justify his decision.

Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment; Ford pardoned Nixon, then went before Congress to justify his decision.

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