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The Watergate Scandal
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- If you were of voting age, were you a Nixon supporter? Why did or didn't you like Nixon? Did you believe that Nixon would win the election in 1972?
- In June of 1972, five men linked with the Committee to Re-elect the President were arrested. They were accused of breaking into and bugging the Democratic National Committee headquarters, located in the Watergate Hotel. Did this affect your opinion of Nixon?
- At the time, Nixon denied any knowledge of the activities related to the scandal. Did you believe that Nixon was telling the truth? Did you think that Nixon had ordered these actions?
- In August of 1974, Nixon resigned as President of the United States. Had you believed all along that Nixon would resign? Did you witness Nixon's speech to the nation? What was your reaction to Nixon's resignation?
- Did the Watergate scandal affect your opinion of government and politicians in general? Did you believe that Watergate was an isolated case of political corruption, or did you believe it indicated a need for political reform?
- Did you worry that the political turmoil associated with the scandal would affect the economy or international relations negatively?
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