How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution lead to the escalation of US troop involvement in the Vietnam War?

It gave the president the ability to send troops without specific approval of Congress.

It declared war on North Vietnam, making commitment of US troops necessary.

It barred South Vietnamese troops from the conflict, making it necessary for US troops to fight.

It specifically committed the first US troops to fight and serve in the Vietnam War.

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Micah Thornton

21 April, 23:56

How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution lead to the escalation of US troop involvement in the Vietnam War?

It gave the president the ability to send troops without specific approval of Congress.

It declared war on North Vietnam, making commitment of US troops necessary.

It barred South Vietnamese troops from the conflict, making it necessary for US troops to fight.

It specifically committed the first US troops to fight and serve in the Vietnam War.

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Hamza Conway · Answer 1

It gave the president the ability to send troops without specific approval of Congress.

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave Johnson war powers without needing Congress' approval. Johnson was able to move troops and pass measures needed to defend the US actions in Vietnam. This resolution allowed war action in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.