Question

which of these was true of the contras during the nicaraguan civil war?
the contras overthrew the somoza government.
the contras received support from the u.s. government.
the contras overthrew the sandinista government.
the contras received support from the soviet union.

Explanation:

• The Somoza government was overthrown by the Sandinistas, not the Contras.
• The Contras were anti-Sandinista rebels who received covert and overt support from the U.S. government (notably during the Reagan administration, including the Iran-Contra affair).
• The Contras never succeeded in overthrowing the Sandinista government.
• The Soviet Union supported the Sandinista government, not the Contras.

Answer:

B. The Contras received support from the U.S. government.