How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution affect the Vietnam War?
A. It gave the president limited war powers but still required future congressional approval.
B. It limited American forces to remain within the South and stay out of the North.
C. It gave the president the ability to escalate the war as he saw fit.
D. It extended the war in Vietnam but set a firm deadline for withdrawal.
Answer: C
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a. ending affirmative action. b. the right to bear arms. c. a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of tobacco. d. a welfare reform bill. e. campaign finance reform.
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