USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these events triggered the Watergate scandal?
A
the publication of President Nixon’s “enemies list”
B
the installation of a secret taping system in the Oval Office
C
the bungled burglary of the Democratic National Headquarters
D
the revelation of bribery charges against Vice President Spiro Agnew
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scandal stemmed from the Nixon administration’s continual attempts to cover up its involvement in the June 17, 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Washington, D.C., Watergate Office Building.

Detailed explanation-2: –It was caused by an attempt to bug the offices of the Democratic Party in the Watergate buildings in Washington.-5 men were arrested in June 1972.-The men were employed by CREEP, Committee to re-elect the President.

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