Watergate Video Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Why did Nixon decide to dismiss his closest aides? Correct Ans-He hoped to salvage his
presidency by cutting all ties to anyone linked to Watergate
What prompts the committee to ask about listening devices in the Oval Office? Correct
Ans-A Senate Committee staffer stumbled upon the information
Why is the president taping his conversations? Correct Ans-The taping system was for his
memoirs
Why doesn't Nixon destroy the tapes? Correct Ans-He intended to erase the most sensitive
recordings, but never did
Would the Senate have removed Nixon from office? Correct Ans-Yes. Even members of his
own party were poised to remove him
What was the president's state of mind? Correct Ans-He was moody, unstable, and at
times, appeared suicidal
Did President Nixon play any role in the Watergate break-in? Correct Ans-There is no clear
evidence linking him to the planning or execution of the actual burglary
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