Iran-Contra Affair Quiz

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What was the first stage of the Iran-Contra affair?

The sale of antitank missiles to Iran

Who used the money from the missile sales to fund US military support for the Contras?

Colonel Oliver North

What action did Congress take in response to the Iran-Contra affair?

Placed an embargo on the sale of weapons to Iran

What event led to the unraveling of the Iran-Contra scandal?

<p>The shooting down of a C-123 supply plane over northern Nicaragua</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>$10 to $30 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some people blame Reagan's administrative style in the Iran-Contra affair?

<p>He assigned others responsibility for carrying out the details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Reagan's nickname according to the text?

<p>The Teflon President</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the American who survived the crash play in the Iran-Contra affair?

<p>He was hired by the CIA to load and drop weapons cargoes to the Contras</p> Signup and view all the answers

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