Iran-Contra Affair: Key Concepts

Iran-Contra Affair: Key Concepts

Assessment

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Iran-Contra Affair was a Cold War-era scandal involving a secret arms deal between the US and Iran, intended to secure the release of hostages in Lebanon. Despite US sanctions, the Reagan administration covertly approved the sale of arms to Iran, with profits funneled to support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. The Boland Amendment restricted such actions, but key figures like Oliver North and John Poindexter orchestrated the scheme. Congressional investigations revealed the extent of the covert operations, ultimately holding President Reagan responsible, though he claimed ignorance. The affair tarnished Reagan's presidency but was largely overlooked in history.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event brought the Iran-Contra Affair to public attention in 1986?

A presidential speech

A Beirut newspaper report

A United Nations conference

A U.S. Senate hearing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Boland Amendment?

To increase military spending

To restrict U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts

To support the Contras in Nicaragua

To promote arms sales to Iran

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Reagan administration plan to fund the Contras?

By selling arms to Iran at inflated prices

By increasing taxes

By borrowing from international banks

By cutting domestic programs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who admitted to keeping the details of the covert operations from President Reagan?

John Poindexter

Oliver North

Robert McFarlane

George Schultz

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Tower Commission in the Iran-Contra Affair?

To investigate the affair

To support the Contras

To draft new legislation

To negotiate with Iran

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the congressional committee conclude about President Reagan's responsibility in the Iran-Contra Affair?

He was fully aware and responsible

He was unaware but should have been

He had no involvement whatsoever

He was misled by his advisors

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the only person to serve prison time for their involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair?

Robert McFarlane

Oliver North

John Poindexter

Thomas Kleins

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