Understanding the Watergate Scandal

What event marked the beginning of the Watergate Scandal?

• A debate in Congress

• A rally at the White House

• A speech by President Nixon

• A break-in at the Democratic National headquarters

Who was the President of the United States during the Watergate Scandal?

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford

What was the significant outcome of the Watergate Scandal?

• The introduction of new laws

• The impeachment of the Vice President

• The resignation of President Nixon

• The re-election of President Nixon

Who was the security guard that discovered the break-in at the Watergate office?

• Mark Felt

• Howard Hunt

• Frank Wills

• James McCord

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

• To plant listening devices

• To steal money

• To retrieve important documents

• To vandalize the office

Which two journalists were instrumental in investigating the Watergate scandal?

• Woodward and Bernstein

• Baldwin and Martinez

• Hunt and Liddy

• Mitchell and Ziggler

What nickname was given to the secret informant who helped the journalists?

• Deep Voice

• Deep Throat

• Deep Cover

• Deep Shadow

What was the role of G. Gordon Liddy in the scandal?

• He was a police officer

• He ran covert operations

• He was a security guard

• He was a journalist

What did the burglars use to prevent the door from locking at the Watergate building?

• A lock pick

• A wedge

• Tape

• Glue

What was the reaction of the public to the initial news of the Watergate break-in?

• Immediate outrage

• Indifference

• Widespread protests

• Support for Nixon