discussion 1

Give a brief summary of Richard Nixon’s involvement in the Watergate Scandal cover up. Why do you think that the Watergate affair is of critical importance to understand the election process in the US (Hint: what impact could this have on the political party system in the US)? Using evidence, explain whether or not his eventual resignation from office was necessary. Provide specific evidence to support your position.

Suggest a better way that Nixon could have responded when he learned about the break-in at the Watergate Hotel’s Democratic headquarters. Provide specific evidence to support your suggestion

Your response should basically come from the textbook Schultz, K. M. (2018). HIST5. Boston: Cengage Learning, Inc.