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The Cold War around the World

Question 2 • KS-Modern World History B-CR

Which of these were true of the Sandinistas? Select three options.They were led by Daniel Ortega.They created the Somoza dictatorship.They received aid from the USSR.They received aid from the U.S.They supported revolutions in El Salvador.

Answer
A
They were led by Daniel Ortega.
B
They created the Somoza dictatorship.
C
They received aid from the USSR.
D
They received aid from the U.S.
E
They supported revolutions in El Salvador.

Explanation

The Sandinistas were a revolutionary movement in Nicaragua led by Daniel Ortega. After taking power, their government received support from the Soviet Union and backed leftist revolutionaries in El Salvador. They did not create the Somoza dictatorship; they fought to overthrow it, and the United States generally opposed the Sandinista government.

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