Questions about Watergate

What was the significance of the Watergate scandal?

• It led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon

• It resulted in the impeachment of President Nixon

• It uncovered corruption in the CIA

• It resulted in nation-wide distrust of the government

When did the Watergate break-in occur?

• May 28, 1972

• July 17, 1972

• March 21, 1973

• May 25, 2023

Who noticed the break-in at the Watergate complex?

• A security guard

• G. Gordon Liddy

• E. Howard Hunt

• The police

How did the burglars gain entry to the DNC headquarters?

• By breaking a window

• By picking the lock

• By jumping from another building with a self-made glider and safely landing

• By taping the latch of the door

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

• To influence the USSR to give up it's nuclear weapons

• To stop information leaks and take down Nixon's rivals

• To investigate the Watergate break-in

• To repair plumbing issues in the White House

Who leaked the Pentagon Papers?

• Richard Nixon

• Lewis J. Fielding

• Daniel Ellsberg

• John Dean

How did President Nixon try to impede the FBI's investigation into the Watergate burglary?

• By firing Archibald Cox

• He attempted to destroy the evidence found at the Watergate complex.

• He hired additional agents to obstruct the FBI's work.

• By using the CIA to interfere the FBI's investigation

What event is referred to as the "Saturday Night Massacre"?

• Archibald Cox was fired as the independent investigator

• President Nixon resigned from office

• The Watergate burglars were convicted

• The White House tapes were released to the public

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the White House tapes?

• They should remain confidential

• They should be destroyed

• Tey said "It's not their problem"

• They should be released

What was the outcome of the Watergate scandal?

• President Nixon was pardoned by his successor

• Nixon won against the Soviets

• President Nixon resigned from office

• President Nixon was impeached and removed from office