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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was based on
what false information?
(A) The North Vietnamese were sending
troops into South Vietnam.
(B) North Vietnam had fired on U.S. destroyers
that were aiding South Vietnam in
electronic spying of the North.
(C) The Vietcong had little or no support in
rural areas and, therefore, could be easily
subdued.
(D) North Vietnam had fired on two destroyers
in an unprovoked attack.
(E) The North Vietnamese were using
napalm against U.S. soldiers.


Sagot :

The answer is "B".
Because the incident involved 2 accidents involving 3 U.S destroyers who were aiding the south. Which means it couldn't have been "D".