What was the biggest impact Watergate had on the American people?

Americans lost faith and trust in the government

What was discovered when the tapes were released about the Watergate break in?

Nixon was involved in Watergate and lied to the country

Why did the Supreme Court say that Nixon had to hand over the tapes?

They said not even the President is above the law

The Federal government assumed more responsibility for protecting the environment by-

creating air/water regulations and the EPA to enforce them

The Beat Generation focused on being against the 1950s conformity which is-

going along with what other people are doing.

Which of the following is not a part of the 1960s Hippie culture?

Listen to your parents and adults

The counterculture music of Rock and Roll was best influenced by-

Musical styles created by African Americans such as blues

What did Nixon have he said he could not give due to "matters of national security?"

Recorded conversations he kept in the Oval Office

What controversy happened at the Democratic National Headquarters, the Watergate Hotel?

it was broken into by five men supposedly working for Nixon

What happened to Nixon as a result of the discovery of his conspiracy to lie to the nation?

He resigned before he could be impeached

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1
What was the biggest impact Watergate had on the American people?
Americans questioned if the Presidency was needed
It caused an economic recession
Americans lost faith and trust in the government
Americans wanted more power in Congress
2
What was discovered when the tapes were released about the Watergate break in?
The President had been a Soviet spy
Soviet Spies had headquarters there
Nixon was involved in Watergate and lied to the country
The Democratic Party had been harboring communists
3
Why did the Supreme Court say that Nixon had to hand over the tapes?
They said the Court had power over the President
Nixon was forced to under the War Powers Act
Nixon did not have to hand over the tapes
They said not even the President is above the law
4
The Federal government assumed more responsibility for protecting the environment by-
switching to nuclear energy programs
making state governments in charge of wildlife preservation
creating air/water regulations and the EPA to enforce them
creating green energy programs
5
The Beat Generation focused on being against the 1950s conformity which is-
going along with what other people are doing.
quickly gaining access to a mortgage
fighting against the status quo
creating a new system of equality
6
Which of the following is not a part of the 1960s Hippie culture?
Peace, love, and Rock and Roll
Non-conformity
Anti-War
Listen to your parents and adults
7
The counterculture music of Rock and Roll was best influenced by-
Musical styles created by African Americans such as blues
improved television and sound technology
the Cold War culture of competition
The culture of the 1950s
8
This person known as "The King" popularized Rock and Roll music in the 1950's
Brian Setzer
Buddy Holly
Elvis Presley
Jimmy Buffet
9
What did Nixon have he said he could not give due to "matters of national security?"
Recorded conversations he kept in the Oval Office
Classified files in Democrats
secret nuclear codes
Personal finance documents using federal funds
10
What controversy happened at the Democratic National Headquarters, the Watergate Hotel?
the hotel was targeted by communist spies
it was broken into by five men supposedly working for Nixon
it was the sight of the largest protest in history
it was the location of the nation's largest mass shooting
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What happened to Nixon as a result of the discovery of his conspiracy to lie to the nation?
He was assassinated
He finished his term of office
He resigned before he could be impeached
He was impeached by Congress

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