Chapter 14 deals with audiotapes as evidence in relation to the Watergate scandal and the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.  The presentation will begin by giving a general overview of events. This will include a video that will introduce the class to broader themes.  The issue of audiotapes as evidence will be raised and there positive and negative effects.   Legal issues that arise in the Watergate scandal will also be discussed.  The presentation will conclude with a series of questions, which will be discussed as a group, on ethical issues.  Further information may be found at histchapter14.homestead.com

History 203 Dimensions of History Roger Williams University Fall, Semester, 2001

Michael R. H. Swanson, Ph. D. Office:  Feinstein 111 Hours:  M, T, Th, F  9:00-10:00 Phone 401 254 3230

After the Fact:  The Art of Historical Detection James Davidson and Mark Lytle New York:  McGraw-Hill, 2000

For Tuesday, November 6 Read, in Davidson,           Chapter 14 Breaking into Watergate,  pp. 339 - 363

For Thursday, November 8 Read, in Davidson,           Chapter 11  Dust Bowl Odyssey,  pp. 256 - 283 WATCH THIS SPACE... study questions will be posted as soon as I receive them from the group.  Check back frequently until you see them.

Chapter 14 deals with audiotapes as evidence in relation to the Watergate scandal and the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.  The presentation will begin by giving a general overview of events. This will include a video that will introduce the class to broader themes.  The issue of audiotapes as evidence will be raised and there positive and negative effects.   Legal issues that arise in the Watergate scandal will also be discussed.  The presentation will conclude with a series of questions, which will be discussed as a group, on ethical issues.  Further information may be found at histchapter14.homestead.com