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Fall of Vietnam — Quiz

Question 1 • US History Studies Since 1877

In June of 1971, which event increased the credibility gap and antiwar protests?

Answer
A
the massacre of civilians at My Lai
B
the bombing of Viet Cong bases in Cambodia
C
the killing of four students at Kent State University
D
the leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the press

Explanation

In June 1971, newspapers began publishing the Pentagon Papers, a secret history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The documents revealed that government leaders had misled the public about the war, deepening the credibility gap and fueling antiwar protests. The correct choice is the leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the press.

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