Understanding the Watergate Scandal

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What was President Richard Nixon's role in the Watergate Scandal?

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He was involved in the cover-up of the break-in.

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Where did the break-in that led to the Watergate Scandal occur?

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The Democratic National Committee headquarters

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Which of the following was a method used in the cover-up attempts of the Watergate Scandal? Destroying evidence, Publicly admitting to the crime, Offering rewards for information, Holding a press conference to explain the break-in

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Destroying evidence

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What was the outcome for President Nixon as a result of the Watergate Scandal?

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He resigned from the presidency.

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What was the primary purpose of the Watergate break-in?

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To wiretap phones and steal documents from the Democratic National Committee

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Which newspaper played a significant role in investigating and reporting the Watergate Scandal?

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The Washington Post

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Which U.S. President was in office when the Iranian hostage crisis began?

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Jimmy Carter

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The students set their ___________ free on January 21, 1981, 444 days after the crisis began and just hours after President _______________ delivered his inaugural address.

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hostages, Ronald Reagan

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The hostages were finally let go on ____________'s inauguration day.

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Ronald Reagan

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What impact did the crisis have on U.S. politics?

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It contributed to Jimmy Carter's defeat in the 1980 election.