What was the primary purpose of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident and Its Impact on the Vietnam War

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To establish a peace treaty with North Vietnam
To authorize US troops to engage in combat in Vietnam
To withdraw US troops from Vietnam
To declare war on North Vietnam
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which US destroyers were involved in the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
USS Enterprise and USS Nimitz
USS Maddox and USS Sea-Turner Joy
USS Arizona and USS Missouri
USS Yorktown and USS Hornet
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What was the initial reaction of the US after the reported attacks on August 4th?
Immediate withdrawal of troops
Launch of airstrikes on North Vietnam
Request for peace talks
Increase in diplomatic efforts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a key feature of the Gulf of Tonkin incident on August 2nd?
A ceasefire was declared
A peace treaty was signed
US destroyers attacked North Vietnamese cities
North Vietnamese attacked US destroyers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main reason for the confusion during the reported attack on August 4th?
Direct communication with North Vietnam
Nervous crew misreading radar
Presence of international observers
Clear weather conditions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant outcome of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
It led to the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam
It officially declared war on North Vietnam
It allowed President Johnson to take necessary steps to prevent attacks
It resulted in a peace treaty with North Vietnam
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Gulf of Tonkin incident affect US military involvement in Vietnam?
It decreased the number of US troops in Vietnam
It led to a significant increase in US military presence
It resulted in a ceasefire agreement
It had no impact on US military involvement
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