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Watergate Scandal: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension exercises focused on the Watergate scandal, encouraging students to explain, compare, and analyze key events and sources related to this pivotal moment in American history.

Topics covered:

#1960s & 70s
#Standard
#Analyze the impact of Watergate on American politics
#Reading Comprehension
#Compare different perspectives on Watergate
#History
#Explain the key events of the Watergate scandal
#Watergate

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Watergate Scandal: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Watergate

Source A: Report from The Washington Post, 1972

'A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex has led to investigations that threaten to topple the Nixon administration.' Provenance: Report published by The Washington Post, June 1972.

1.
Explain what happened at Watergate based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the tone of Source A with what you know about the Watergate scandal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events and People

Source B: Excerpt from President Nixon's speech, 1973

'I am not a crook.' Provenance: Public statement made by President Nixon during the Watergate investigation.

1.
Outline the significance of Nixon's statement, 'I am not a crook.' (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare Nixon’s public response with the eventual outcome of Watergate. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Impact of Watergate

Source C: Historian's view, 2000

'Watergate changed American politics by exposing abuses of power and leading to reforms in government accountability.' Provenance: Historical analysis by Dr. Jane Doe, published in 2000.

1.
Explain how Watergate influenced American politics according to Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the view of Source C with other perspectives on Watergate's legacy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Assessment of Sources

Source D: Personal memoir of a Watergate investigator

'The cover-up was the most challenging part of the investigation. It revealed a pattern of dishonesty at the highest levels.' Provenance: Memoir by agent John Lee, 1980.

1.
Analyse the usefulness of Source D in understanding the Watergate investigation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspective of Source D with the public view of Watergate at the time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
E

Conclusion and Reflection

Question: Write a paragraph reflecting on why Watergate is considered a turning point in American history.

1.
Write a paragraph explaining why Watergate is seen as a turning point in American history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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