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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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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