Asked by Blonde Streaker on May 16, 2024
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When did Congress pass the Gulf of Tonkin resolution?
A) November 1963
B) August 1964
C) March 1967
D) January 1968
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
A 1964 U.S. congressional resolution that gave President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers to escalate the Vietnam War without a formal declaration of war.
Congress
The legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
November 1963
Notable for the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, an event that shocked the world and had a lasting impact on American society and politics.
- Acquire knowledge on the critical incidents and influential individuals of the Vietnam War and their relevance.
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Sahar Abdul GhafoorMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed in August 1964, following incidents involving US and North Vietnamese naval forces in the Gulf of Tonkin. This resolution gave President Lyndon B. Johnson broad military powers in Vietnam.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the critical incidents and influential individuals of the Vietnam War and their relevance.