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The Contras, a rebel group primarily composed of former members of the National Guard and other anti-Sandinista factions, revolted against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980s. Funded and supported by the United States, the Contras aimed to overthrow the Sandinista regime, which had come to power after the Nicaraguan Revolution in 1979. The conflict led to significant violence and human rights abuses, contributing to a prolonged and contentious civil war in the country.
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What is the political group that revolted against the sandinistas?
The Contras were a group of rebels who fought against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980s with support from the United States. They were mainly made up of former National Guardsmen and others opposed to the Sandinistas' left-wing government.
What group opposed the revolution in Latin America?
The Sandinista National Liberation Front is the group that is against revolutions in Latin America. The group is opposed to the Liberal party in general.
What group of Greeks revolted causing the Persian war?
The Ionians (The city-states of Ionia.) revolted , 499 BC to 449 BC , against the Persians .
In which nation did the left-leaning Sandinista movement overthrow a right-wing dictatorship in 1979?
The Sandinista National Liberation Front was a group in the country of Nicaragua.
What anti-sandinista guerrilla group was supported by the us in the 1980s?
Contras
Who was the zelts at the time of jesus?
The Zelts were a group during the roman rule of Jerusalem, that revolted against the Roman occupants using violence.
What is Sandinista?
The Sandinista's were a group of militants in Nicaragua during the mid to late 20th century who overthrew the Somoza Dynasty, and ruled under a 5-man junta until they lost an election in 1990.
What group of jews revolted against the romans?
The Zealots. These were a group of dangerous hotheads who ignored the advice of the Rabbis and fomented war against the Romans, leaving the Romans no choice but to crush the people and destroy the city of Jerusalem (Talmud, Gittin 56).
In 1917 what radical group revolted in russia?
It was the bolsheviks.
What group uses violence against civilians to achieve a political goal?
america
What did President Reagan wanted to do for the Contras?
President Reagan wanted to provide support to the Contras, a rebel group in Nicaragua fighting against the left-wing Sandinista government. He believed that supporting the Contras was necessary to counter the spread of communism in Central America. Reagan sought funding and assistance to train, equip, and supply the Contras in their efforts to overthrow the Sandinista government.
What was a bolshivik?
an ancient group of Indians that were alive at the same time as Vladimir Lenin
