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What were the Key Features of the Watergate Scandal?
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What were the Key Features of the Watergate Scandal? The Watergate Scandal aroused many questions about the power of the Government. The whole scandal was sparked off by the arrest of 'The Plumbers', 5 members of CREEP, who tried to burgle the Watergate Building, the Democratic Headquarters. The burglars were found surveillance equipment and important document, which led to major Government Investigation. The investigation uncovered a much bigger story and eventually led to the resignation of President Nixon. The scandal had many positive and negative effects. One of the main negative effects was the decline of public confidence in the American Government. This was seen in the next Presidential Election when an unknown politician by the name of Jimmy Carter won the election for the Democratic Party. The overall image of the USA was also changed and they were no longer seen as the superpower. This was because they used to...
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