What was the result of the Watergate scandal? (1 point) Responses greater security at the Watergate Hotel greater security at the Watergate Hotel greater freedom by the press to pursue investigative stories greater freedom by the press to pursue investigative stories the first resignation by a president in U.S. history the first resignation by a president in U.S. history tighter controls on the campaign process

The result of the Watergate scandal was the first resignation by a president in U.S. history. President Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 due to his involvement in the scandal.