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Question 8 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Credit Recovery Summer School

Which best describes the Iran-Contra Affair?

Answer
A
a US military build-up
B
a fight against terrorists
C
a secret diplomatic effort
D
a secret arms deal

Explanation

The Iran-Contra Affair involved secretly selling U.S. weapons to Iran, despite restrictions on such sales. Some of the money was then diverted to support the Contras, a rebel group in Nicaragua. That makes “a secret arms deal” the best description; it was more than just a diplomatic effort.

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