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Nixon and Watergate

Question 2 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford’s presidency?

Answer
A
Ford assumed office after Nixon’s impeachment, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
B
Ford assumed office after a special election, discontinued most of Nixon’s policies, and won reelection in 1976.
C
Ford assumed office after a special election, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
D
Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Explanation

Gerald Ford became president in 1974 after Richard Nixon resigned; Ford had been appointed vice president, not elected in a special election. He continued many existing policies and served the remainder of Nixon’s term. Ford lost the 1976 presidential election to Jimmy Carter, so the best summary is that he assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection.

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