THE 1970S 1969 1979
THE WATERGATE SCANDAL
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Many Americans lost faith and trust in the government.
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Many Americans questioned the effectiveness of the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
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The United States quickly rebounded from these problems by developing its longest period of economic growth.
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The United States continued its run as being the most dominant military and economic power in the world.
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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: -It limited contributions to presidential campaigns. It stopped the president from going to war without support from the congress. It set rules about the governments collection of information.
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: -As reports from the field became increasingly accessible to citizens, public opinion began to turn against U.S. involvement, though many Americans continued to support it. Others felt betrayed by their government for not being truthful about the war. This led to an increase in public pressure to end the war.