How did the Reagan Administration respond when Congress blocked funding for the Contra movement seeking to overthrow the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua?
a. It complained a great deal, but did nothing.
b. It ordered troops into the country to "defend" the American embassy.
c. It relied on funds from private sources to keep the movement going.
d. It secretly sold weapons to Iran and used the profits to fund the Contras.
ANSWER: d
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A. Its delegates were certified as the true Democrats of Mississippi. B. Its delegation challenged the delegation of regular Mississippi Democrats at the Democratic National Convention. C. Its delegation was totally ignored at the Democratic National Convention. D. It was composed of white, middle-class racists who challenged the predominately African-American delegation of Mississippi Democrats.
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General MacArthur warned President Truman that China would intervene in the Korean War
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the wake of the Sino-Japanese War, the Qing government gave up political control of ________ to European interests.
A. Korea B. Okinawa C. Taiwan D. dozens of treaty ports