What Did Events Surrounding the Watergate Break-In and Cover-Up Suggest

question 128

Multiple Choice

What did events surrounding the Watergate break-in and cover-up suggest about Richard Nixon?

• A) That despite his involvement after the fact, he believed that even the president was not above the law.
• B) He was willing to condone illegal activity if it would silence his political enemies.
• C) His refusal to surrender the White House tapes initially showed strength and bolstered his standing with the American people.
• D) A and B
• E) He thought spying, even on Americans, was excusable during wars.

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