Watergate Scandal and Political Reactions

The video explores the Saturday Night Massacre, a pivotal event in U.S. political history, where President Nixon ordered the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to resignations and a political crisis. It provides context on the Watergate scandal, details the events of October 20, 1973, and discusses the immediate and long-term effects, including the introduction of the Government Ethics Act. The video also compares Nixon's actions to President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, inviting viewers to reflect on the similarities and differences.

What was the primary goal of the Committee to Re-elect the President during the Watergate scandal?

• To increase voter turnout

• To gather intelligence on the Democratic National Committee

• To promote Nixon's foreign policy

• To improve relations with the media

Why was Archibald Cox appointed as a special prosecutor?

• To oversee the FBI

• To ensure an independent investigation of Watergate

• To investigate the Vietnam War

• To manage Nixon's re-election campaign

What was the Stennis Compromise proposed by Nixon?

• A decision to appoint a new special prosecutor

• A proposal to have Senator Stennis summarize the tapes

• A plan to release the tapes to the public

• An agreement to destroy the tapes

What action did Attorney General Elliot Richardson take when ordered to fire Archibald Cox?

• He ignored the order

• He complied and fired Cox

• He sought advice from Congress

• He resigned from his position

What was the immediate effect of the Saturday Night Massacre on public opinion?

• Increased support for Nixon

• A rise in impeachment support

• A decline in media coverage

• A boost in Nixon's approval ratings

What long-term legislative change resulted from the Saturday Night Massacre?

• The abolition of the Electoral College

• The introduction of term limits for Congress

• The establishment of an independent special prosecutor

• The creation of the Department of Homeland Security

How did President Trump justify the firing of FBI Director James Comey?

• Comey was not doing a good job

• Comey was involved in a scandal

• Comey requested to resign

• Comey was retiring

What was a key difference between the Saturday Night Massacre and Trump's firing of Comey?

• Nixon's actions led to immediate impeachment

• Trump's actions were supported by his party

• Trump's actions were ignored by Congress

• Nixon's actions were praised by the media

What was the public's reaction to Trump's firing of Comey?

• Calls for an independent investigation

• Widespread support for Trump

• Indifference to the event

• Celebration of Comey's departure

What did Trump's tweet to Comey imply about potential recordings?

• Recordings were irrelevant

• Recordings were destroyed

• Recordings might exist

• There were no recordings