The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964, which led to the escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. It discusses the historical context, the events of August 2nd and 4th, and the subsequent Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that granted President Johnson broad military powers. The video also covers the eventual repeal of the resolution and the introduction of the War Powers Act, which aimed to restore congressional authority over military actions.

What was the primary concern of the United States regarding Vietnam in the late 1950s?

• The threat of nuclear war

• The influence of European powers

• The rise of capitalism

• The spread of communism

What was the USS Maddox doing off the coast of North Vietnam on August 2nd, 1964?

• Conducting a rescue operation

• Fishing

• Participating in a spy mission

• Transporting troops

What was the immediate action taken by the US after the reported attack on August 4th, 1964?

• Withdrawal of troops

• Deployment of additional advisors

• Initiation of peace talks

• Bombing runs on North Vietnam

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

• A peace treaty with Vietnam

• A declaration of war

• A joint resolution allowing military force

• An economic sanction

Which two senators voted against the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

• John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson

• Barry Goldwater and Hubert Humphrey

• Wayne Morris and Ernest Gruening

• Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford

What was the purpose of the War Powers Act?

• To establish a new military branch

• To declare war on Vietnam

• To increase presidential power

• To limit presidential military authority

In what year was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution repealed?

• 1973

• 1975

• 1971

• 1964