President Johnson used the Tonkin Gulf incident to
A. bring alleged South Vietnamese corruption to the attention of the United Nations.
B. win Congressional approval of a resolution authorizing him to use American forces in Vietnam.
C. begin a sustained bombing campaign against the Viet Cong.
D. press for a complete reappraisal of America's Vietnam policy.
Answer: B
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