Which best summarizes the outcome of the Watergate scandal?

A. Nixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, and the remainder of his presidency was marked by weakness and conflict.

B. Nixon was impeached by Congress, and Ford assumed the presidency but was soon dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.

C. Nixon was impeached by Congress; Ford pardoned Nixon, then went before Congress to justify his decision.

D. Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment; Ford pardoned Nixon, then went before Congress to justify his decision.