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What was the first stage of the Iran-Contra affair?
What was the first stage of the Iran-Contra affair?
- The funding of US military support for the Contras
- The unraveling of the scandal after a plane was shot down
- The sale of antitank missiles to Iran (correct)
- The passing of the Boland Amendment
Who used the money from the missile sales to fund US military support for the Contras?
Who used the money from the missile sales to fund US military support for the Contras?
- Iranian officials
- Colonel Oliver North (correct)
- President Reagan
- Lebanese authorities
What action did Congress take in response to the Iran-Contra affair?
What action did Congress take in response to the Iran-Contra affair?
- Placed an embargo on the sale of weapons to Iran (correct)
- Provided military assistance to the Contras in Nicaragua
- Negotiated with Iranian officials
- Imposed economic sanctions on Lebanon
What event led to the unraveling of the Iran-Contra scandal?
What event led to the unraveling of the Iran-Contra scandal?
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What was the amount of money announced by the US Attorney General to have been diverted from the missile sales to fund military aid to the Contras?
What was the amount of money announced by the US Attorney General to have been diverted from the missile sales to fund military aid to the Contras?
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Why did some people blame Reagan's administrative style in the Iran-Contra affair?
Why did some people blame Reagan's administrative style in the Iran-Contra affair?
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What was Reagan's nickname according to the text?
What was Reagan's nickname according to the text?
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What role did the American who survived the crash play in the Iran-Contra affair?
What role did the American who survived the crash play in the Iran-Contra affair?
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