The Pentagon Papers and Their Impact

What was the primary reason for commissioning the Pentagon Papers?

• To justify the U.S. military actions

• To understand the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War

• To promote the spread of communism

• To expose the secrets of the Vietnam War

What fear did the U.S. government perpetuate according to the Pentagon Papers?

• The fear of nuclear war

• The fear of economic collapse

• The fear of nations falling to communism

• The fear of losing political allies

Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times?

• Daniel Ellsberg

• Richard Nixon

• Henry Kissinger

• Robert S. McNamara

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the publication of the Pentagon Papers?

• It ruled that the press's right to publish was protected

• It ruled in favor of the government

• It did not make a decision

• It ruled against the New York Times

What long-term impact did the Pentagon Papers have on public trust?

• Had no impact on public trust

• Strengthened the government's secrecy

• Eroded public support for the Vietnam War

• Increased trust in the government