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Late in the Reagan Administration, it was discovered a political military group in Nicaragua called the Contras were fighting a guerrilla war against what seemed to be a communist regime. In secret the US was supplying arms to the Contras based on monies received from Iran. It was called the Iran-Contra scandal. A key figure in this illegal operation, a Major Oliver North took full blame for this misadventure. By doing so, the Reagan White House escaped blame.
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The Reagan administration's major goal in Nicaragua was?
to overthrow the Sandinistas. to prevent Nicaragua from spreading Communist power to overthrow the country's Communist leaders.
What was Reagan's action in Nicaragua?
In 1979, the Sandinistas came to power in what was generally agreed to be a fair election. Congress forbade the expenditure of Federal funds to aid the Sandinistas' rivals, the "Contras." Reagan circumvented this by selling weapons to Iran via Israel; proceeds were channeled to the Contras.
How did president Reagan strengthen the conservative movement using his presidential power?
president reagan appointed conservative judges to federal courts
Who are the countries leaders in Nicaragua?
Daniel Ortega is the current president of Nicaragua. He was in office from 1979 until 1990 and then returned to power in 2007.
How did President Reagan view the power of the Federal Government?
As a threat to individual freedom.
What are the reasons Ronald W Reagan wanted to be the president of the US Of America?
Power and money and to be a front-man for the Republican Party.
Who said A people free to choose will always choose peace?
Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States, is often credited with this quote. It reflects his belief in the power of individual freedom and choice in promoting peace and stability.
Where did communist gain power Latin America?
Nicaragua
What happens if fan is supplied DC power?
If fan is supplied DC power of quantum for which its motor is desigened, it will work properly.
What type of politic system does Nicaragua have?
Nicaragua is known as a republic. It has free elections and a division of power between its branches of government.
What is the relationship between the total power supplied and the power consumed by the individual resistors in a parallel circuit?
power supplied=sum of powers delivered to individual elements
How Greece get power?
Generators were supplied and connected to power lines.
