Watergate Scandal: An Essay Planning Worksheet
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Watergate scandal, helping them develop structured arguments and supporting evidence.
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Watergate Scandal: An Essay Planning Worksheet
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Essay Planning: Watergate Scandal
Essay Question: To what extent did Watergate damage the reputation of the US presidency?
1.
Outline the main argument you will make in your essay regarding Watergate's impact on the presidency. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain how Nixon's involvement in Watergate contributed to the scandal’s impact. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the political consequences of Watergate with other scandals in US history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse the role of the media in uncovering Watergate. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Explain the long-term effects of Watergate on US political reforms. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Outline the main reasons why Watergate is considered a turning point in American political history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]7.
Analyse how Watergate affected public trust in government institutions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Compare the reactions of the American public and politicians to Watergate. (4 marks)
[4 marks]9.
Explain the significance of the Watergate scandal for future presidential administrations. (3 marks)
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