What reason did Ford give for pardoning Richard Nixon?A.It would prevent the rest of the world from mocking Americans.B.It would show his gratitude for being named vice president.C.It would force Nixon to serve time in prison.D.It would help the nation focus on pressing problems.

How did Gerald Ford lose popularity in his first months in office?A.By making a speech challenging the Soviet UnionB.By invading CambodiaC.By offering a pardon to Richard NixonD.By lowering gasoline taxes

Why did Watergate turn public opinion against President Nixon?A.He caused an economic crisis.B.He signed civil rights laws.C.He visited the Far East.D.He covered up a crime.

What was true about the career of Richard Nixon?A.He took both liberal and conservative positions.B.He opened relations with Communist China.C.He damaged the image of the presidency.D.All of the above

Why did conservatives criticize President Ford's foreign policy?A.They favored increased immigration from Communist China.B.They felt Ford should continue Nixon's policies.C.They opposed détente.D.They wanted relations to be more open.

Which of these describes Nixon's actions on civil rights?A.He supported federal power rather than the power of state governments.B.He took away Native Americans' land rights.C.He opposed the Equal Rights Amendment.D.He worked for school desegregation when forced to by courts.