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What effect did the Watergate scandal have on Nixon’s Presidency?

A. Watergate helped Nixon’s popularity, the country thought he was wrongly accused.
B. Watergate had little effect on Nixon’s Presidency.
C. Watergate caused Nixon’s impeachment by Congress and he was sentenced to life in prison.
D. Watergate forced Nixon to resign.

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Answer: it's C

Step-by-step explanation:

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon’s reelection?

The scandal nearly cost Nixon the election.

The scandal led to Nixon’s defeat.

The scandal had no significant impact on Nixon’s reelection.

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Watergate scandal forced Nixon to resign and Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as the new US president almost immediately.
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