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Why did many Americans distrust their government in the 1970s? A. Because of successful military campaigns B. Due to economic prosperity C. Because of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War D. Due to the successful moon landing

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In the 1970s, many Americans distrusted their government due to the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. The Watergate scandal involved the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex and the subsequent cover-up by the Nixon administration. This event led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975, was a contentious issue in the U.S., with many Americans questioning the government's justification for the war and the credibility of its leadership. The war's unpopularity, combined with revelations of government deceit, further eroded trust in the government. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the distrust of the government in the 1970s.