Imagine you are an advisor for a sitting US president. You have just received word that three small boats appear to have attacked a US port. The president wants to retaliate, but you think more evidence is needed before US forces attack. What historical event could you reference to support your case best?

North Korean invasion of South Korea

Gulf of Tonkin incident

attack on Pearl Harbor

launching of Sputnik

firing of General MacArthur

Question

Imagine you are an advisor for a sitting US president. You have just received word that three small boats appear to have attacked a US port. The president wants to retaliate, but you think more evidence is needed before US forces attack. What historical event could you reference to support your case best?

    North Korean invasion of South Korea

    Gulf of Tonkin incident

    attack on Pearl Harbor

    launching of Sputnik

    firing of General MacArthur