Answer:
The Effect I believe the Government report had on the mind was the covering up of the specifics, a lot of information the Government reported was a fraction, or at the least a very watered down version of what really took place.
Step-by-step explanation:
Usually in Government articles/news reports what really happened was very brutal, however to keep the public at bay and from being outraged most times information is watered down & you're given half of the story.