USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

GERALD FORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the lasting impact of Watergate
A
Nothing ____ it was not important
B
More confidence in Government
C
Loss of trust in government
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon’s resignation.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result of the Watergate Scandal many Americans lost faith in the government and caused the reputation of the presidency to be greatly damaged.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was the long-term impact of the Watergate scandal on the U.S. government? It weakened the executive privilege of the president. President Jimmy Carter helped negotiate the Camp David Accords between which two rival nations?

Detailed explanation-4: -Which best describes one lasting effect of the Watergate scandal? Many Americans lost faith in their government and became cynical about politics.

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