Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech

What does Nixon mean when he says "my fellow Americans?"

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

What is the central idea of Nixon's "Checkers" speech?

Why does Nixon repeat "do you think taxpayers should have to pay for?"

• To get people to agree taxpayers should pay.

• To emphasize that taxpayers should not have to be responsible for additional government expenses.

• To stress the purpose of using the $18,000.

• To make people feel sorry for accusing him.

Where did Nixon give the "Checkers" speech?

• Washington D.C.

• California

• The United States Capitol

• The White House