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The Significance and Factors of Watergate in 1960s & 70s American History

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the Watergate scandal and assesses its significance in American history.

Topics covered:

#Explain the significance of Watergate in shaping public trust and political accountability
#1960s & 70s
#Compare the political, social, economic, and religious impacts of Watergate
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Analyse the relative importance of different contributing factors
#Identify and categorize factors that led to Watergate
#History
#Watergate

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The Significance and Factors of Watergate in 1960s & 70s American History

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding Factors Behind Watergate

Source A: Excerpt from a political analyst 'The Watergate scandal was driven by political greed and a desire for power, but also reflected broader social tensions of the era.' Provenance: Modern analysis by a reputable historian, 2010.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Outline two additional factors that contributed to Watergate and explain why they are important. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Ranking the Significance of Factors

Source B: Opinion piece from a historian 'While political motives were central, the social upheavals of the 1960s, including protests and distrust, played a crucial role in shaping the scandal's impact.' Provenance: Published in a history journal, 2015.

1.
Compare the significance of political motives versus social upheavals in causing Watergate. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Explain why economic factors were less significant than political and social factors in the Watergate scandal. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Assessing Watergate’s Impact

Source C: Political commentary 'Watergate fundamentally changed American politics by increasing skepticism of government and leading to reforms.' Provenance: Political commentary by a scholar, 2000.

1.
Explain the long-term significance of Watergate for American politics. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how Watergate influenced public trust in government. Support your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Evaluating Factors' Relative Importance

Source D: Summary of historian's view 'The most significant factor was Nixon’s own desire for re-election, which motivated the cover-up that led to Watergate.' Provenance: Academic publication, 2018.

1.
Justify why Nixon’s desire for re-election is considered the most significant factor in Watergate. Support your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Outline how other factors, such as media coverage and public protests, contributed to Watergate’s significance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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