Answer:buccina
Explanation:
Final answer:
The question refers to a signaling device used historically in military contexts and festive occasions to communicate specific actions to an audience, such as the beginning and ending of meals.
Explanation:
The device alluded to in the question appears to be some form of instrument or signal device used both in military contexts and during festive occasions. Its use was multifaceted—it could announce the beginning and end of a meal for dinner guests, convey messages such as the displeasure of the Janissaries with inverted soup bowls, or accompany social events such as dances and ceremonies. Throughout history, various items, from bells to bugles, have functioned as such signal tools. On a broader scale, these practices reflect the ceremonial and communication customs prevalent in different cultures and eras.
Question 41 (2 points)
What finally prompted President Nixon to resign?
A)Congress officially impeached him and removed him from office.
B)One of his secret tapes revealed that he had ordered a cover-up.
C)The arrest of Spiro Agnew for taking bribes forced Nixon to resign.
D)He was advised to do so by his attorneys.
Answer:
B) One of his secret tapes revealed that he had ordered a cover-up.
Explanation:
The tapes had more than 3500 hours of recorded material, and around 200 is referring to the Watergate scandal. This scandal was an event in 1972. when burglars were caught stealing documents and wiretapping phones in the Democratic National Committee office in the Watergate complex. This was connected to Nixon and his reelection campaign and he tried hard to cover up the scandal.
However, when the tapes have been searched, they found initial plans of the cover-up where Nixon is forming a plan to make claims that national security was involved and his plans to prevent the investigation.
Due to this disgrace, Nixon resigned on 8th of August 1974