The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was based on what false information?

A. The North Vietnamese were sending troops into South Vietnam.
B. North Vietnam had fired on U.S. destroyers that were aiding South Vietnam in electronic spying of the North.
C. The Vietcong had little or no support in rural areas and, therefore, could be easily subdued.
D. North Vietnam had fired on two destroyers in an unprovoked attack.
E. The North Vietnamese were using napalm against U.S. soldiers.

The answer is "B". Because the incident involved 2 accidents involving 3 U.S destroyers who were aiding the south. Which means it couldn't have been "D".

Answered by Geekhawk | 2024-06-10

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was based on false claims that North Vietnamese forces fired on U.S. destroyers during an unprovoked attack, particularly the incident reported on August 4, 1964. This misinformation led to Congress granting President Johnson the authority to escalate U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The correct answer to the question is option D: 'North Vietnam had fired on two destroyers in an unprovoked attack.'
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Answered by Geekhawk | 2024-12-26