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Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times?

  • Daniel Ellsberg (correct)
  • Alger Hiss
  • Eisenhower
  • Richard Nixon

When did Richard Nixon become President?

  • 1950
  • 1969 (correct)
  • 1960
  • 1947

What was the purpose of the 'White House Plumbers'?

  • To investigate corruption within the administration
  • To advise on foreign policy decisions
  • To gather intelligence on political opponents
  • To prevent leaks of sensitive information (correct)

Who broke into the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist?

<p>The Plumbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP)?

<p>To raise funds for Nixon's re-election campaign (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played a key role in bringing the 'Watergate' affair to the public's attention?

<p>Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who financed the campaign to spy on and sabotage Democrats?

<p>CREEP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who ordered Nixon to supply all the recordings?

<p>The Supreme Court (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Nixon's resignation?

<p>Impeachment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ford's decision to pardon Nixon controversial?

<p>It was unpopular (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Ford's main goal as president after Nixon's resignation?

<p>To regain public trust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency did Nixon set up to address environmental concerns?

<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nixon verbally attack during his presidency?

<p>Jews and Italians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the nickname given to Nixon after the Watergate scandal?

<p>Tricky Dicky (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Watergate have on American voters' perception of presidential candidates?

<p>They valued honesty more than capability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a negative impact of Watergate on the media?

<p>Journalists were quick to publish scandals without evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law was passed in an attempt to prevent future presidents from acting without the approval of Congress?

<p>1973 War Powers Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Watergate have on people's perception of the morality and honesty of the president?

<p>It removed the 'myth' about the morality and honesty of anyone holding the office of president (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the five men involved in the Watergate break-in?

<p>Members of CREEP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the White House lawyer who investigated the involvement of White House staff in the Watergate break-in?

<p>John Dean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the special prosecutor for the White House appointed to lead the new investigation into the Watergate scandal?

<p>Archibald Cox (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Nixon refuse to release the recordings of conversations and phone calls in his office?

<p>He feared it would violate national security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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