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

Iran-Contra Affair: Key Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A presidential speech
A Beirut newspaper report
A United Nations conference
A U.S. Senate hearing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
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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
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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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