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After taking office, President Ford resolved the lingering issue of Watergate by

ordering Nixon’s prosecution.

pardoning Nixon.

releasing the Watergate tapes.

imprisoning Nixon.

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President Ford’s attempt to move beyond the Watergate scandal

created massive support for the new president.

proved to be a benefit for Republicans.

prompted Congress to move for Ford’s impeachment.

angered many American voters.

Which best describes the overall effect of President Carter’s actions in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

Carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on the Soviet Union.

Carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the Soviet Union.

Carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on Afghanistan.

Carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the Taliban.

As a result of a revolution in Iran during 1978 and 1979,

oil supplies to the US were disrupted, causing oil prices to rise.

the cartel of countries controlling part of the oil market decided to increase production.

the cartel of countries controlling part of the oil market decided to stop production.

the United States cut off diplomatic relations with Iran’s government.

How did news of the Watergate break-in first reach the public?

through a confession by Nixon

through a Supreme Court case

through a televised address by Nixon

through a series of newspaper articles

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