Question

question 4 of 20
nixon was forced to resign because of:

a. the iranian hostage crisis.

b. the vietnam war.

c. the watergate scandal.

d. the great depression.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Iranian hostage crisis occurred during Carter's presidency, not related to Nixon's resignation.
• Option B: The Vietnam War was a long - term conflict, but it was not the direct cause of Nixon's resignation.
• Option C: The Watergate scandal involved illegal activities by Nixon's administration, leading to impeachment proceedings and his eventual resignation.
• Option D: The Great Depression was in the 1930s, long before Nixon's presidency.

Answer:

C. the Watergate scandal.