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Which of the following authorized President Johnson to escalate the war in Viet-
nam?
A
his constitutional powers as chief executive
B
the attack at Dien Bien Phu
C
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
D
the War Powers Act



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Final answer:

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution granted President Johnson the power to escalate the Vietnam War by utilizing his authority as commander in chief.


Explanation:

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorized President Johnson to escalate the war in Vietnam by giving him the authority as commander in chief to conduct military operations. This resolution was a response to reported attacks on US warships in the Gulf of Tonkin, although later investigations revealed discrepancies in the reported events.


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