The Gulf of Tonkin resolution: a. outlined an attack and exit strategy in South
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Question
The Gulf of Tonkin resolution:
a.
outlined an attack and exit strategy in South Vietnam.
b.
authorized a ground invasion of U.S. troops into North Vietnam.
c.
was a nonbinding measure that passed both the House and Senate, calling for peace negotiations between North and South Vietnam.
d.
was opposed by the majority of lawmakers in Congress.
e.
authorized the president to take “all necessary measures to repel armed attack” in Vietnam.
a.
outlined an attack and exit strategy in South Vietnam.
b.
authorized a ground invasion of U.S. troops into North Vietnam.
c.
was a nonbinding measure that passed both the House and Senate, calling for peace negotiations between North and South Vietnam.
d.
was opposed by the majority of lawmakers in Congress.
e.
authorized the president to take “all necessary measures to repel armed attack” in Vietnam.
Explanation / Answer
E. Authorised the president to take all neccessary measures to repel armed attack in vietnam. It gave the authorisation to the us president to drive away the armed attack in vietnam and hence this option is correct
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