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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Watergate and the Ford Years

Question 1 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Credit Recovery Summer School

Which was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?

Answer
A
to steal funds from the Democratic National Committee
B
to spy on the Democratic National Committee
C
to collect information about Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

Explanation

The Watergate break-in was an attempt to gather political intelligence by entering the Democratic National Committee’s offices and placing listening devices. The goal was to spy on the DNC, not to steal its funds or investigate reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.

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