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Carter and the Middle East

Question 2 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

How was Nicaragua involved in the Iran-Contra affair?

Answer
A
Nicaragua held American hostages.
B
Nicaragua overthrew the Sandinista government.
C
Contra forces bought missiles from the United States.
D
Contra forces received money from the sale of missiles to Iran.

Explanation

The Reagan administration secretly sold arms to Iran, and some of the proceeds were diverted to support the Contra rebels fighting Nicaragua’s Sandinista government. This is why Contra forces received money from the sale of missiles to Iran. Nicaragua did not hold the American hostages, and the Contras opposed rather than overthrew the Sandinista government.

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