Exam (elaborations)
Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Exam Questions and Answers
- Course
- Institution
Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Exam Questions and Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
Nixon - The Watergate Scandal ExamQuestions and Answers
Describe the story of 'The Watergate Break-in' - Correct Answers -The burglars were
looking for documents outlining the Democratic Party's strategy to win the 1972 election.
They worked for the Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP). The Washington
Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein ran the story but few other
newspapers did because the police took the burglary at face-value and saw no
connection to the White House. Additionally, Nixon denied WH involvement and so did
his campaign manager John Mitchell.
What is the irony of the break-in? - Correct Answers -Nixon won by a landslide in the
election - he did not need to break in!
When and who admitted first that there was White House involvement in the WGS? -
Correct Answers -In April 1973 former attorney General John Mitchell admitted they
ordered the break-in and the White House engaged in cover-up.
Who admitted about the taping system in the White House and why was this important?
- Correct Answers -Alexander Butterfield (WH aid) - taping system in WH set up by
Nixon.
What caused 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - Correct Answers -Nixon argued
executive privilege gave him the right to withhold the tapes. Investigators rejected this
and Cox and Senate Watergate Committee issued subpoenas demanding the tapes.
What was 'The Saturday Night Massacre'? - Correct Answers -Nixon demanded
attorney general Elliot Richardson to fire Cox. He refused and quit. Nixon then ordered
Richardson's assistant to fire Cox. He refused and resigned. Eventually the 3rd ranking
official in Justice Department fired Cox.
What were 'The Secret Tapes'? - Correct Answers -The 8 secret tapes revealed that
Nixon knowingly violate the law and had known about the cover-up from the beginning
and was a key part of it.
What wad the impact of 'The Secret Tapes'? - Correct Answers -Evidence against Nixon
and aids was found on the tapes showing their aims to punish political opponents and
thwart Watergate investigation. The transcripts were sold to the American public by the
Government Printing Office and millions were sold.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now