What was the impact of the gulf of Tonkin resolution?
The war in Vietnam ended
The American involvement in Vietnam escalated
The Vietnam launched the Tet Offensive
The French turned over control of the Vietnam to the United States
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution had a significant impact as it gave President Lyndon B. Johnson the authority to escalate U.S. military involvement in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war from Congress. This led to a massive increase in American troops in Vietnam, ultimately leading to a long and costly war that resulted in significant loss of life for both American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians. The resolution essentially paved the way for the United States' deepening involvement in the Vietnam War.
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