U.S. History
Mr. Boothby
6/9/2015
The Learning Target
: WATERGATE and BEYOND
Saturday Night Massacre/ Pardon / Trade Deficit/ WATERGATE SCANDAL/LIES!!!
THE 1970’s and 80’s!
Reaction: 2 pages ONLY!?!
Do you feel the President of the United States should be able to hide information
from the general public? OR Do you feel there are things the Government should
keep from “us”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFID6Qkwh88
Silently Read Pages 904-908
Silently Read Pages 904-908
1. Explain the series of events that led to the
“Watergate Scandal”. Where does Watergate get its name?
2. Was President Nixon impeached or did he resign? EXPLAIN
3. (1 Page minimum!) Do agree or disagree with the conclusion that
Nixon’s role in Watergate was a serious violation of the Constitution?
The Final Report: Watergate (National Geographic Presents)
WATCH THIS VIDEO…FINAL 25 MINUTES!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFID6Qkwh88
IF “Off-TASK”
in office?
What difficulties did President Ford face while