The Nixon Presidency

Question 1

What is the main idea of the excerpt?

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The writer is concerned about the impact of chemicals on humans and animals.

Question 2

hired burglars to break in to the Watergate complex, which was home to . A Nixon administration official named testified that the president knew about the break-in. Soon after, another official testified that a was located in the Oval Office.

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the Democratic Party National Headquarters

Question 3

hired burglars to break in to the Watergate complex, which was home to . A Nixon administration official named testified that the president knew about the break-in. Soon after, another official testified that a was located in the Oval Office.

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John Dean

Question 4

What steps did the Nixon administration take to pursue more peaceful relations with other countries? Check all that apply.improved relations with the Soviet Unionincreased foreign aid to developing countriesreduced tensions with Chinapursued a policy of détenteencouraged foreign investment

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improved relations with the Soviet Union; reduced tensions with China; pursued a policy of détente

Question 5

What was the purpose of the SALT I treaty with the USSR?

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to limit the manufacturing of missiles

Question 6

What was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?

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to obtain information about Nixon’s opponents

Question 7

hired burglars to break in to the Watergate complex, which was home to . A Nixon administration official named testified that the president knew about the break-in. Soon after, another official testified that a was located in the Oval Office.

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The Committee to Re-Elect the President

Question 8

hired burglars to break in to the Watergate complex, which was home to . A Nixon administration official named testified that the president knew about the break-in. Soon after, another official testified that a was located in the Oval Office.

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secret taping system

Question 9

Which best describes Haldeman's tone in this conversation?

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Haldeman is worried that the FBI investigation will tie the break-in to the White House.

Question 10

Which charges were brought against President Nixon? Check all that apply.commitment of fraudobstruction of justiceabuse of powercontempt of courtdefying of subpoenas

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obstruction of justice; abuse of power; defying of subpoenas

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