The Gulf of Tonkin resolution, as passed by A. Congress, authorized President Johnson to take all necessary measures to repel attacks on U. S. forces. B. Congress, blocked further commitment of U. S. ground troops without congressional approval. C. the UN Security Council, called for both U. S. and North Vietnamese forces to withdraw from South Vietnam. D. the UN General Assembly, condemns U. S. aggression against the people of Vietnam.

The correct answer is A) Congress authorized President Johnson to take all necessary measures to repel attacks on U.S. forces.

The Gulf of Tonkin resolution, as passed by Congress, authorized President Johnson to take all necessary measures to repel attacks on U.S. forces

The Gulf of Tonkin resolution authorized the President to deal with threats in Southeast Asia as he saw fit.

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of August 7, 1964, allowed President Lyndon B. Jhonson to force measures against the Communist Army of North Vietnam such as taking the necessary measures to repel the attacks against the United States Army in that region. The resolution authorized the President to deal with threats in Southeast Asia as he saw fit. This resolution practically engaged the U.S. in the War of Vietnam.