Watergate Scandal Knowledge Assessment

The Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to a series of congressional hearings and investigations. The scandal revealed President Nixon's involvement in a cover-up and his use of federal resources against political enemies. Despite attempts to withhold evidence, the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release tapes of his conversations, which contained incriminating evidence. Facing impeachment, Nixon resigned, becoming the first U.S. president to do so. His successor, Gerald Ford, pardoned him, preventing potential imprisonment.

What did the security guard at the Watergate complex discover that led to the burglars being caught?

• A hidden camera

• Tape on the doors

• A suspicious vehicle

• A broken window

What action did Margaret Mitchell allegedly face to prevent her from leaking information about Watergate?

• She was threatened

• She was drugged and confined

• She was bribed

• She was relocated

Why did Texas Senator Wright Patman's initial congressional hearing on Watergate not proceed as planned?

• The evidence was insufficient

• Nixon's aides did not attend

• The public protested

• The hearing was canceled

Approximately what percentage of Americans watched the Watergate hearings on TV?

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

What was the purpose of Nixon's enemies list according to John Dean?

• To track media coverage

• To use federal resources against political enemies

• To plan future campaigns

• To identify potential allies

What led to Nixon's downfall during the Watergate scandal?

• His resignation

• Public protests

• The Supreme Court ruling

• The revelation of recorded conversations

How many minutes of one of Nixon's tapes were found to be erased?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 18 minutes

What was Nixon's response when he realized he would likely be impeached?

• He sought public support

• He destroyed evidence

• He resigned

• He fled the country

What significant action did Gerald Ford take after becoming president?

• He launched a new investigation

• He pardoned Nixon

• He resigned

• He increased security measures

How much did Nixon earn from selling the rights to his memoir?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $1 million

• $2.5 million