The Plumbers and the Committee to Reelect the President were formed to
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a!. ensure an overwhelming victory for Nixon in 1972!.
b!. work with the FBI and CIA!.
c!. investigate illegal activities concerning the Watergate break-in!.
d!. befriend those on the “enemies list!.”
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Why did the Watergate break-in occur!?
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a!. The Committee to Reelect the President wanted to wiretap the Democratic National Committee!.
b!. The FBI and the CIA wanted information about the Democratic presidential campaign!.
c!. The Committee to Reelect the President needed money to carry on its work!.
d!. The Nixon White House wanted to get Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatric records!.
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Richard Nixon seemed willing to say or do anything to
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a!. defeat his many enemies!.
b!. help his many friends!.
c!. please the Congress!.
d!. advance the cause of civil rights!.
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Nixon’s staff was known for its
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a!. unswerving loyalty and support!.
b!. limited role in making policy!.
c!. sense of humor!.
d!. openness to reporters and other outsiders!.
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One outcome of the Watergate scandal was the
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a!. conviction of Nixon by the Senate!.
b!. impeachment of Nixon!.
c!. resignation of Gerald Ford!.
d!. resignation of Richard Nixon!.Www@QuestionHome@Com