USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following events brought an end to the Watergate scandal?
A
the resignation of President Nixon
B
the impeachment of President Nixon
C
the appointment of Vice President Ford
D
the resignation of Vice President Agnew
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against Nixon for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. With his complicity in the cover-up made public, and his political support completely eroded, Nixon resigned from office on August 9, 1974.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Watergate scandal resulted in Nixon’s resignation and 69 government officials being charged and 48 being found guilty-scandals are taken seriously and people will experience the consequences they deserve.

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