1.) Which of the following best describes Gerald Ford’s connection to the Watergate scandal?

ANixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, but he was so weakened by the scandal that Ford effectively became president.
BFord assumed the presidency after Nixon was impeached, but he was dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.
CFord supervised Nixon’s impeachment and then went before Congress to justify his decision.
DFord pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

Verified Answer :

The answer is letter D. Though all the choices were true,
however, when Ford pardoned Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal
had caused an out roar to many of the constituents in the United States. Many believed
that Nixon should be punished. Because of his decision, Ford lose the
presidency to Jimmy Carter in 1924

Answer:

d

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