Watergate Scandal Key Events

In 1968, Richard Nixon became the U.S. President, achieving foreign policy successes like visiting China and withdrawing troops from Vietnam. In 1972, Nixon's re-election campaign, CREEP, engaged in illegal activities, including the Watergate break-in. Journalists Woodward and Bernstein linked the break-in to CREEP, leading to a Senate investigation. Nixon's secret tapes revealed his involvement in the cover-up, resulting in his resignation to avoid impeachment.

What was the primary goal of Nixon's policy called Dayton?

• To improve domestic economic conditions

• To end the Cold War

• To increase military spending

• To reform healthcare

What was the purpose of the group CREEP during Nixon's re-election campaign?

• To improve foreign relations

• To reelect the president

• To organize public rallies

• To promote environmental policies

What illegal activity were the members of CREEP involved in during the 1972 election?

• Voter suppression

• Telephone bugging

• Bribing foreign officials

• Tax evasion

What significant event occurred on June 17, 1972, related to the Watergate scandal?

• The start of the Vietnam War

• The Watergate break-in

• The signing of the Dayton Agreement

• Nixon's resignation

Who were the journalists that uncovered the link between CREEP and the Watergate burglars?

• Woodward and Bernstein

• Frost and Nixon

• Cronkite and Murrow

• Bradlee and Graham

What was revealed during the trial of the Watergate burglars in January 1973?

• Nixon's involvement in the Vietnam War

• A White House cover-up

• The success of the Dayton policy

• Nixon's foreign policy achievements

What did John Dean claim during the Senate committee investigation?

• The break-in was a misunderstanding

• The tapes were destroyed

• There was a cover-up directed by Nixon

• Nixon was unaware of the Watergate break-in

What did Nixon's secret tape recordings reveal?

• His foreign policy strategies

• His involvement in the Watergate cover-up

• His resignation speech

• His plans to visit China

What was the outcome of the Senate committee's findings on Nixon?

• Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment

• Nixon was impeached

• Nixon was awarded a peace prize

• Nixon was re-elected

In what year did Nixon resign from the presidency?

• 1976

• 1968

• 1972

• 1974