Question

select the correct answer. why did richard nixon resign as president? a. his political philosophies were changing. b. he could not handle the pressures of the vietnam war. c. he wanted to avoid removal from office. d. his health was failing him.

Explanation:

Richard Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal. Facing almost certain impeachment and removal from office by Congress, he chose to resign to avoid that. Option A is incorrect as his political philosophies didn't change to cause resignation. Option B is wrong as the Vietnam War pressure wasn't the main resignation reason. Option D is incorrect as health issues weren't the cause. Option C (He wanted to avoid removal from office) aligns with the historical context of the Watergate scandal and impending impeachment.

Answer:

D. He wanted to avoid removal from office.