What was the effect of the watergate scandal on the 1972 election.

the effect of the watergate scandal led to the resignation of president Richard Nixon causing Gerald Ford to take his place in office. The Watergate Scandal occurred after Richard Nixon stole information from the Democratic National Committee through a break in, he then tried covering up the break in.

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regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.