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Question 1 • World History: Issues and Patterns

Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

Answer
A
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
B
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
C
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
D
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.

Explanation

The Contras were armed groups that opposed Nicaragua’s Sandinista government after it took power in 1979. They received support from the U.S. government, including funding and weapons. The Sandinistas—not the Contras—overthrew the Somoza government, and the Contras did not overthrow the Sandinistas.

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