October 20 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Which specific legal document did Archibald Cox refuse to drop, triggering the chain of events known as the Saturday Night Massacre?

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According to the source material, who is credited with coining the phrase 'Saturday Night Massacre' in a 2017 Washington Post article?

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What was Solicitor General Robert Bork's stated intention regarding his own position immediately after dismissing Archibald Cox?

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What was President Nixon's approval rating immediately following the public reaction to the Saturday Night Massacre?

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How many days after the Saturday Night Massacre did the impeachment process against Nixon begin?

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