15 Questions
Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press?
Daniel Ellsberg
What was the outcome of the U.S. v. Nixon case?
Nixon was forced to submit all his tapes, including the smoking gun tape.
What did Nixon get impeached for?
Obstruction of justice, violation of the U.S. Constitution, and unlawful withholding of evidence.
What was the significance of the Saturday Night Massacre?
Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to public outcry.
Who pardoned Nixon of all offenses?
Gerald Ford
What was the outcome of the Watergate trial?
The judge did not believe the conspirators acted alone.
What did the Supreme Court conclude in U.S. v. Nixon?
Nixon could not use executive privilege to conceal evidence in a criminal investigation.
What was the 'Smoking Gun Tape'?
A tape containing a conversation in which Nixon proved himself complicit in the cover-up of Watergate.
Who was the security director of CREEP?
James McCord
What was the initial purpose of the Committee for Reelection of the President (CREEP)?
To help Nixon win his reelection
Who was a Cuban refugee affiliated with CREEP and involved in the Watergate break-in?
Virgilio Gonzalez
Which individual's name helped investigators associate Watergate with Nixon and CREEP?
E. Howard Hunt
What was the main task of the Plumbers, a secret intelligence staff organized by President Nixon?
To investigate people he did not trust
Who served as the general counsel for CREEP and was involved in the Watergate break-in?
G. Gordon Liddy
Who was Richard Nixon's special advisor to the president and a member of the Watergate robbery team?
Charles Colson
Test your knowledge of the infamous Watergate scandal with this quiz on the CREEP committee and the break-in at the Watergate complex. Delve into the events leading up to the scandal and its impact on Nixon's reelection campaign.
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