Iran-Contra Affair and Related Concepts

The Iran-Contra scandal involved secret U.S. arms sales to Iran, with profits funneled to Nicaraguan Contras, violating the Boland Amendment. The scandal highlighted covert operations and executive power issues, leading to media exposure and political fallout. Key figures included Oliver North and President Reagan, with investigations revealing legal breaches.

Which two countries were primarily involved in the Iran-Contra Affair?

• Nicaragua and Iran

• Nicaragua and Lebanon

• Nicaragua and Iraq

• Iran and Lebanon

What doctrine influenced American involvement in Latin America during the early 1800s?

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Monroe Doctrine

• Reagan Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

Who were the Sandinistas?

• A pro-American regime in Nicaragua

• A terrorist group in Iran

• A leftist group that took over Nicaragua in 1979

• A right-wing group in Nicaragua

What was the primary goal of the Reagan Doctrine?

• To support communist forces

• To establish trade relations

• To support democratic forces to stop the spread of communism

• To promote economic policies

Who were the Contras?

• A pro-American regime in Iran

• An anti-Sandinista group in Nicaragua

• A leftist group in Iran

• Supporters of the Sandinistas

What significant event happened in Iran in 1979?

• The Sandinistas took over Iran

• The Shah of Iran was reinstated

• The Islamic Revolution occurred

• The Iran-Iraq War began

Which terrorist group, supported by Iran, took American hostages in Lebanon?

• Taliban

• ISIS

• Hezbollah

• Al-Qaeda

What was the Boland Amendment?

• A military strategy against Nicaragua

• A trade agreement with Iran

• A law to prevent U.S. government funds from aiding the Contras

• A policy to support the Contras

How were weapons funneled to Iran during the Iran-Contra Affair?

• Through Lebanon

• Through Saudi Arabia

• Directly from the U.S.

• Through Israel

What was the outcome of the Iran-Contra scandal for most of the involved officials?

• They were all acquitted

• They were all convicted and served time

• They fled the country

• Most were convicted but later pardoned