Interpreting Viewpoints Explain why many Americans, although dismayed by the Watergate scandal, felt proud of the way their government functioned during the crisis.

Evaluating Policy Write an evaluation of Nixon's policy for handling inflation.

Explain the significance of Nixon's new federalism.

Some nations expressed astonishment that Americans would force their highest leader to step down over a "relatively small offense." Is it important for our nation to hold politicians accountable for their actions? Explain.

Analyzing Results How did the lack of a mandate affect Kennedy's ability to govern?

Explain why many of Kennedy's domestic programs were not passed.

Region What geographic areas' problems was the War on Poverty formed to combat?

Study the map on this page, then answer the questions that follow.

What conclusions can you draw about the strength of the Republican party at the national level?

Describe why there was a decrease in United States dominance of world markets.

Explain why President Nixon resigned.

Point out how Nixon affected the criminal justice system.

Re-create the diagram shown here to list four achievements of the Johnson administration.

Identifying Central Issues How did the war in Vietnam and violence in the United States affect confidence in President Johnson?

Drawing Conclusions What are the lessons of the Watergate scandal? Would you agree that our system of government was vindicated by this affair? What long-term repercussions do you think Watergate had on Americans' views of government and politicians?