1.) Which of the following best describes Gerald Ford's connection to the Watergate scandal?

A) Nixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, but he was so weakened by the scandal that Ford effectively became president.

B) Ford assumed the presidency after Nixon was impeached, but he was dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.

C) Ford supervised Nixon's impeachment and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

D) Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

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Brendan Velasquez

17 August, 23:42

1.) Which of the following best describes Gerald Ford's connection to the Watergate scandal?

A) Nixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, but he was so weakened by the scandal that Ford effectively became president.

B) Ford assumed the presidency after Nixon was impeached, but he was dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.

C) Ford supervised Nixon's impeachment and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

D) Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

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Harper Rasmussen · Answer 1

The answer is letter D. Though all the choices were true, however, when Ford pardoned Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal had caused an out roar to many of the constituents in the United States. Many believed that Nixon should be punished. Because of his decision, Ford lose the presidency to Jimmy Carter in 1924