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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Watergate and the Ford Years

Question 14 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Credit Recovery Summer School

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon’s reelection?

Answer
A
The scandal nearly cost Nixon the election.
B
The scandal led to Nixon’s defeat.
C
The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon’s reelection.

Explanation

Nixon won reelection in 1972 by a large margin, carrying 49 states. Although the Watergate break-in had occurred, the scandal had not yet become a major issue for most voters during the campaign. So the best choice is that the scandal had no significant impact on Nixon’s reelection.

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