Question

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Why was the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation called "Watergate"?

A.
"Watergate" was the code word used by the people involved in the burglary.

B.
It was the name of the building where significant events took place.

C.
The Watergate Pipe and Valve Corporation made huge contributions to Nixon's 1972 campaign.

D.
It was the name of the bank where the participants in the scandal kept their money.

Answer 1

the answer is b , I got it right and I aced it

Answer 2

Nixon's administration tried to cover-up a major scandal. It was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington.

So your anwer is B. It was the name of the building where significant events took place.

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