What did U.S. military operations in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Grenada have in common?

A. Provisions of the Reagan Doctrine directly motivated each operation.
B. Each operation proved immensely unpopular in the U.S. and internationally.
C. Despite huge numbers of civilian casualties, each operation achieved its goals.
D. Each operation was funded secretly through illegal international weapon deals.


Answer: A

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