What Was the Purpose of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

question 76

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution passed by Congress in 1964?

• A) to give President Johnson the authority "to take all necessary measures" to defend U.S. armed forces and "to prevent further aggression" in Vietnam
• B) to provide military assistance to French allies as they tried to fight Communism in their colony of Vietnam
• C) to pressure President Johnson to act with restraint in his war policies dealing with Vietnam
• D) to show approval of President Johnson's request to organize a CIA-led covert coup against the government in South Vietnam

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