What does Nixon mean when he says "my fellow Americans?"
Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech

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9th - 12th Grade
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E. Aubry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He suggesting that he is equal to American citizens.
He is telling Americans he is the leader.
He is suggesting that he is in charge.
He's suggesting that he equally better than Americans.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What accusation is being brought against Nixon?
He is being accused of taking $18,000 from contributors and using for things other than governmental expenses.
He is being accused of giving special support to campaigners.
He is being accused of spending $18,000 on governmental expenses
He is trying to plead his case why he is not guilty of stealing.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Did Nixon feel he was morally wrong?
Yes, if he had taken the money and used for his personally use.
No, because he did not use for the money for personal expenses.
Yes, because he used the money and spent it.
No , because the money for the government's use.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the time, Nixon gave the Checkers speech how much money did he say a senator gets?
$18,000, plus $15,000
$18,000
$15,000
Nothing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of Ethos, Nixon used in his speech to persuade the American public?
Mentioning his wife.
Mentioning he's a man of honesty.
Folding his arms during his speech.
Asking taxpayers to pay.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of pathos Nixon uses in his speech to persuade the American public?
Mentioning his wife.
Mentioning he's an honest man.
Questioning should taxpayers pay.
Mentioning the other candidate using his wife.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of Nixon using logos to persuade the American people?
Breaking down the expenses of a senator.
Mentioning his wife.
Mentioning the other candidates wife.
Stating he is a man of integrity.
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