The USS Maddox came under fire from torpedo boats, and called in an airstrike to repel the boats. A few days later, reports came in that described additional attacks on ships in the region. This led to Congress giving the President the power to intervene in the region. What resolution was passed that gave the President this power? A. Korean Resolution B. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution C. Vietnam Resolution D. McCarthyism

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The USS Maddox came under fire from torpedo boats, and called in an airstrike to repel the boats. A few days later, reports came in that described additional attacks on ships in the region. This led to Congress giving the President the power to intervene in the region. What resolution was passed that gave the President this power?

A. Korean Resolution

B. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

C. Vietnam Resolution

D. McCarthyism

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