Question

Based on this 1964 resolution, what provoked congress to authorize president johnson's use of military force against the north vietnamese?

Answer 1

B - attacks against United States navy ships in international waters

Answer 2

The Gulf of Tonkin joint resolution was passed by the US Congress so President Johnson can be authorized to take charge and use the military against Vietnam. The incident happened when the USS Maddox at Tonkin was attacked by Vietnamese using torpedos despite several warnings during a patrol round.