THE 1970S 1969 1979
THE WATERGATE SCANDAL
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Democratic control of the White House
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Democratic control of Congress
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an economic downturn
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public cynicism about government
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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: -What was the long-term impact of the Watergate scandal on the U.S. government? It weakened the executive privilege of the president.
Detailed explanation-3: -On January 10, 1973, the trial of the Watergate burglars and two accomplices began. After weeks of testimony, Chief Federal District Judge John Sirica expressed skepticism that all the facts in the case had been revealed. Five men pleaded guilty and two were convicted by a jury.
Detailed explanation-4: -How did Watergate affect American public opinion? Watergate caused many Americans to have a strong distrust of the government. Some Americans argued that presidents had become too powerful and there was too much potential for unchecked abuses of power.