The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which gave President Johnson a blank check to escalate the war in Vietnam, was precipitated by
A. public pressure to Americanize the war effort.
B. the Viet Cong's intensification of attacks on South Vietnam.
C. a North Vietnamese "attack" on a U.S. destroyer.
D. China's decision to involve themselves in the conflict.
Answer: C
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