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What was the ultimate result of the Watergate scandal?

O Nixon resigned under threat of impeachment.

O Nixon was convicted in a federal court for obstruction of justice, and was forced out of office

O Nixon was impeached by the House, but acquitted by the Senate

O Nixon was impeached by the House, and convicted by the Senate

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Answer:

The answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Watergate Controversy refers to the events and scandal involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the ensuing cover-up of White House participation, which ultimately resulted in President Nixon's resignation under threat of impeachment.

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