Question

What was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?

to collect information about Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
to steal funds from the Democratic National Committee
to obtain information about Nixon’s opponents
to tamper with financial records

Answer 1

FBI and CIA agents broke into the offices of the Democratic Party and George McGovern months before the election.

So, the answer would be to obtain information about Nixon’s opponents.

Answer 2

to spy on the Democratic National Committee

Step-by-step explanation:

took one for the team