While the break-in at Watergate in the 1970s and the subsequent resignation of President Nixon was surely scandalous, what is more noteworthy is the lasting impact such an event had on the American public. With this engaging video, your class will learn more about the events of the Watergate political scandal, and the resulting increase in journalistic power and distrust for government.
Students examine the Watergate scandal. In this Nixon presidency instructional activity, students examine primary documents regarding the Watergate scandal. Students respond to questions pertaining to "The Smoking Gun."
Students examine checks and balances. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from United States v. Nixon and discuss the implications of the decision.
Learners use video, Internet research and discussion to consider the presidency of Richard Nixon. They obtain information from multiple perspectives and form an opinion of how Richard Nixon should be remembered.
Learners investigate the Watergate scandal. They compare and contrast the Watergate incident with other White House scandals.