Iran-Contra Affair Overview

Which two countries were involved in the Iran-Contra scandal?

• Nicaragua and Iran

• Cuba and Syria

• Mexico and Jordan

• Egypt and Lebanon

What kind of government did the Sandinistas form in Nicaragua after the 1979 revolution?

• Pro-American

• Socialist

• Democratic

• Monarchist

What did the Boland Amendment prevent the United States from doing?

• Trading with Iran

• Sending money to the Contras

• Supporting the Sandinistas

• Releasing American hostages

What was happening in Iran around the time of the Iran-Contra scandal that made them need weapons?

• They were fighting a civil war.

• They were involved in the Iran-Iraq War.

• They were invaded by the United States.

• They were experiencing a famine.

After the Bay of Pigs, how did the President's power over secret government actions change?

• The President had less power over secret actions.

• The President had to get permission from other countries for secret actions.

• The President gained more control over secret actions, sometimes without checks and balances.

• The President stopped all secret government actions.

What was the main goal of Oliver North's actions in the Iran-Contra affair?

• To stop all weapons sales to other countries.

• To make sure the President followed all laws.

• To find ways to fund the Contras, even though Congress said no.

• To help Iran win a war against Iraq.

How did the US secretly get money to the Contras?

• They asked Saudi Arabia to send money directly.

• They sold weapons to Iran and gave the extra money to the Contras.

• They took money from the US military budget without telling anyone.

• They traded hostages for money to give to the Contras.

What was the main outcome of the investigations into the Iran-Contra affair?

• The President was impeached for his actions.

• All the officials involved were found innocent.

• Many government officials were found to have broken laws and lied.

• The US stopped all secret operations in other countries.