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Civil Rights and Voting Rights

Question 9 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Choose the right answer to complete the sentence.Nixon resigned the presidency in August 1974

Answer
A
because he was removed from office by Congress.
B
because he realized his presidency could not survive.
C
because he was required to do so by the House of Representatives.

Explanation

Nixon resigned in August 1974 after the Watergate scandal and the release of evidence made impeachment and removal increasingly likely. He chose to leave office because he realized his presidency could not survive. Congress had not removed him, and the House had not required him to resign.

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