What was the gulf of tonkin resolution?

a. an authorization to use force in korea
b. the declaration that the spread of communism wouldn't be tolerated in asia
c. an authorization for the president to use military forces in vietnam
d. a promise to aid the government of south vietnam

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.