Richard Nixon held the office of President from 1969-1974.  He was the first president on re ord to resign.  Click here to find more information about Watergate, a scandal leading to the resignation of Richard Nixon.

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Directions: Answer the following questions regarding the Watergate Scandal.  You can use the site provided above, an encyclopedia, or your Our United States text book. Then create a Watergate timeline providing the details of the incidents leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
 

1) Why did the buglars break in to the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.?

2) Why did Nixon need to choose a new Vice President during his second term?

3) How did the Watergate burglary lead to the resignation of Richard Nixon?