The Gulf of Tonkin incident (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which month and year did the Gulf of Tonkin incident occur?
In which month and year did the Gulf of Tonkin incident occur?
August 1964
Who was the US President during the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Who was the US President during the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What did ARVN commandos attack on 31 July 1964?
What did ARVN commandos attack on 31 July 1964?
A North Vietnamese radar station
What was the name of the US destroyer involved in the first attack?
What was the name of the US destroyer involved in the first attack?
USS Maddox
How many North Vietnamese torpedo boats were sunk during the first attack on 2 August?
How many North Vietnamese torpedo boats were sunk during the first attack on 2 August?
Two
What was later proven about the reported second attack on 4 August 1964?
What was later proven about the reported second attack on 4 August 1964?
No actual attack had taken place
What caused the false report of the second attack on 4 August?
What caused the false report of the second attack on 4 August?
Misinterpreted radar & sonar readings
On which date was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution presented to Congress?
On which date was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution presented to Congress?
7 August 1964
When was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution officially signed into law?
When was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution officially signed into law?
10 August 1964
What powers did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give President Johnson?
What powers did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give President Johnson?
Defend US forces in whatever way he chose
By how much did Vietcong fighter numbers increase between 1963 and 1964?
By how much did Vietcong fighter numbers increase between 1963 and 1964?
From 23,000 to 60,000
How long had Johnson been preparing the resolution before August 1964?
How long had Johnson been preparing the resolution before August 1964?
Approximately two months