Watergate: Timeline & Chronology of the 1960s & 70s

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Watergate: Timeline & Chronology of the 1960s & 70s

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Watergate Timeline & Key Events

Source A: Nixon's Resignation Speech

'I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow...' Provenance: Richard Nixon, 1974, announcing his resignation.

1.
Outline the sequence of events leading to President Nixon's resignation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of the media and Congress in uncovering the Watergate scandal. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why the Watergate scandal had such a significant impact on American politics. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why President Nixon decided to resign. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the long-term effects of the Watergate scandal on American political life. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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