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Which of the following did President Johnson claim gave him the right to escalate the conflict in Vietnam?
  1. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
  2. His role as commander-in-chief
  3. Constitutional war powers
  4. A congressional declaration of war against Vietnam
Explanation
Answer: A - Johnson claimed that the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave him the right to escalate the conflict in Vietnam. The resolution gave Johnson the right to assist any country that was threatened by communist aggression.
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