Europe saw a rise in the middle class during the 17th and 18th centuries. which members of the middle class gained power and wealth during this time?

How did the united states respond when north vietnam attacked a us warship and sent troops to south vietnam in the early 1960s? a. the united states declined to assist south vietnam against the north. b. us leaders authorized south vietnam to invade north vietnam. c. the president did not sign the gulf of tonkin resolution. d. congress authorized the president to escalate the conflict.