Leveled Readings / Tonkin Gulf Resolution
Tonkin Gulf Resolution
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (August 1964)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.”
Adapted · about grade 4
Congress lets the President do what is needed to stop attacks on U.S. forces.
Adapted · about grade 7
Congress approves the President taking all necessary steps to stop any armed attack on U.S. forces and prevent more aggression.
Adapted · about grade 10
Congress authorizes all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against U.S. forces and to prevent further aggression.
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