Which of the Following Was True of the Watergate Scandal

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of the Watergate scandal?

• A) Nixon directed the cover-up from the beginning.
• B) Nixon had no knowledge of the cover-up.
• C) Nixon only became aware of the cover-up after it was well under way.
• D) Nixon tried to stop the cover-up.

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