Question

question 6 of 10
what was true about the gulf of tonkin resolution?

a. it gave president johnson power to respond against attacks on
united states forces.

b. it was passed by congress based on incorrect information about
attacks on united states forces.

c. it allowed the bombing of north vietnam to begin.

d. all of the above

Explanation:

• Option A: The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave President Johnson the authority to take all necessary measures to repel attacks on US forces and prevent further aggression, so this is true.
• Option B: The resolution was passed after reports of alleged attacks on US ships in the Gulf of Tonkin, some of which later were found to be based on incorrect or exaggerated information, so this is true.
• Option C: The resolution's authorization allowed the US to begin bombing North Vietnam as part of its response, so this is true.

Since A, B, and C are all true, the correct option is D.

Answer:

D. All of the above