Richard Nixon
What Political Party did Richard Nixon belong to?
Republican Party
What event started the Watergate scandal?
A break-in at Democratic headquarters
What crucial evidence linked Nixon to the cover-up?
Secret White House tape recordings
What was Nixon’s strategy of “Vietnamization”?
Shift fighting to South Vietnamese forces
What happened as a result of the Paris Peace Accords?
U.S. troops withdrew
Before becoming president, Nixon served as:
Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower
Where did the Watergate break-in occur?
Democratic National Committee offices
What did the Supreme Court decide in United States v. Nixon?
Nixon must turn over the tapes
Which action expanded the Vietnam War and sparked protests?
Invasion of Cambodia
What was a major impact of the Vietnam War on American society?
Deep divisions and protests
Which major diplomatic breakthrough is Nixon known for?
Opening relations with China
What was the goal of the Watergate burglars?
Gather political intelligence
What happened during the “Saturday Night Massacre”?
Nixon ordered the firing of officials investigating him
What was the goal of “peace with honor”?
Gradual U.S. withdrawal without humiliation
What legislation was passed to limit presidential war powers?
War Powers Act
What ultimately happened to Nixon’s presidency?
He resigned from office
Who were the burglars connected to?
Nixon’s re-election campaign
What role did journalists play in Watergate?
They helped uncover the truth
What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?
Government deception about the war
What happened to South Vietnam after U.S. withdrawal?
It fell to North Vietnam
Nixon’s foreign policy is best characterized by:
Détente with communist nations
What was Nixon accused of doing in the scandal?
Covering up the crime
What was a major long-term effect of Watergate?
Decline in trust in government
Which group strongly opposed the Vietnam War?
Anti-war protestors
How did the Vietnam War affect trust in government?
Caused widespread skepticism