Who was Deep Throat?

Who was Deep Throat?

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Watergate scandal, initiated by President Nixon, which led to his resignation. It highlights the role of Deep Throat, an informant who helped journalists Woodward and Bernstein uncover the truth. The identity of Deep Throat remained a mystery until 2005 when Mark Felt, a top FBI director, revealed himself. The video emphasizes the importance of whistleblowers in maintaining ethical governance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the Watergate scandal?

A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

A leak of classified documents

A protest at the White House

A financial scandal involving the Nixon administration

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the journalists that played a key role in uncovering the Watergate scandal?

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

Edward R. Murrow and David Brinkley

Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather

Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Deep Throat communicate with Bob Woodward?

Through phone calls from a payphone

Via encrypted emails

By sending anonymous letters

Through secret meetings in an underground parking lot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal?

President Nixon resigned from office

The FBI was disbanded

The Democratic National Committee was dissolved

The journalists received the Nobel Peace Prize

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was revealed to be Deep Throat in 2005?

John Dean

Henry Kissinger

J. Edgar Hoover

Mark Felt