Question

which statement describes the importance of daniel ellsberg to the vietnam era?

he was a journalist for the washington post who exposed government corruption.

he was a commander in charge of the us army in vietnam.

he served as a chief foreign policy advisor to several us presidents.

he was a researcher who wrote a best - selling history of the vietnam war.

he compiled papers that revealed information about the government’s role in the war effort.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect as Daniel Ellsberg was not a journalist for The Washington Post (that was related to Watergate and other reporters, not Ellsberg).
• The second option is incorrect; he was not a military commander in Vietnam.
• The third option is incorrect; he was not a chief foreign policy advisor to presidents.
• The fourth option is incorrect; he is known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, not writing a best - selling history of the war.
• The fifth option is correct. Daniel Ellsberg compiled and leaked the Pentagon Papers, which revealed the government's role in the Vietnam War effort, including how the government had misled the public about the war.

Answer:

He compiled papers that revealed information about the government’s role in the war effort.