What was the Watergate scandal?

Question

A.
A mission to spy on Nixon’s opponents
B.
A mission to impeach Nixon’s opponent
C.
A mission to cover up the Republican Party’s crimes
D.
None of the above

Answer 1

A. A mission to spy on Nixon’s opponents

The Watergate scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up by members of President Richard Nixon's administration. The scandal ultimately led to Nixon's resignation in 1974.