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Nixon and Watergate — Quiz

Question 19 • United States History and Geography

How did most of the nation react to President Nixon’s Saturday Night Massacre?

Answer
A
Many people staged protests in support of executive privilege.
B
Many people called for him to be impeached.
C
Many people lost interest in the Watergate scandal.
D
Many people applauded his termination of disloyal staff members.

Explanation

The Saturday Night Massacre—Nixon’s order to fire the special prosecutor investigating Watergate, followed by the resignations of officials who refused—sparked widespread public anger. Many Americans and members of Congress called for Nixon’s impeachment, rather than applauding the firings or protesting in support of executive privilege. The correct choice is “Many people called for him to be impeached.”

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