Which Statement Explains Why the Publication of the Pentagon Papers

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why the publication of the Pentagon Papers in the New York Times was significant for the relationship between media and the government?

• A)It led to an immediate reversal in defense policy.
• B)It was the first instance of the media openly challenging government policy.
• C)It created a more adversarial relationship between reporters and public officials.
• D)It showed the government's disregard for content published in the mainstream media.

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