One of the first american writers to gain respect in europe was a. washington irving. b. james fenimore cooper. c. william wirt. d. nicholas biddle.

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

explanation:

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.