Question

What was a result of the publishing of the Pentagon Papers? 

A. Richard Nixon resigned in shame.   B. The budget for the Defense Department was dramatically cut.   C. Americans learned that many official statements about the Vietnam War weren't true.   D. More Americans came to support the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

The answer is letter C

Answer 2

The correct answer is C

C. Americans learned that many official statements about the Vietnam War weren't true

the pentagon papers were a result of inquiry by Mcnamara on the usa involvement in what was a frustrating war in Vietnam. The papers confirmed the involvement was a result of deception by the American government. The papers were leaked and published to the media.