Question

question 5

what was the name of the scandal, involving nixons participation in a cover-up, that eventually led to his resignation from office in 1974?

iran-contra affair
chappaquiddick incident
watergate scandal
teapot dome scandal

Explanation:

Identify the historical event

The question asks for the name of the political scandal involving President Richard Nixon's participation in a cover-up that led to his resignation in 1974.

Evaluate the options

• Iran-Contra Affair: Occurred during the Reagan administration in the 1980s.
• Chappaquiddick Incident: Involved Senator Ted Kennedy in 1969.
• Watergate Scandal: Began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in 1972, leading to a cover-up by the Nixon administration and Nixon's subsequent resignation on August 9, 1974.
• Teapot Dome Scandal: Occurred during the Harding administration in the 1920s.

Select the correct option

The Watergate Scandal is the correct historical event matching the description.

Answer:

• Iran-Contra Affair
• Chappaquiddick Incident
• Watergate Scandal (Correct answer)
• Teapot Dome Scandal