In the mid-1980s, the United States was involved in an illegal shipment of arms, illegal funding of Central American anti-revolutionaries, and illegal negotiations with hostage-takers. This is generally referred to as the

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The correct answer is the Iran Contra Scandal.


This took place under President Ronald Reagan during the 1980's. Due to his anti-communist policies, Reagan wanted to overthrow communist governments wherever possible. This is why Reagan ends up supporting the Contras, as they were trying to overthrow a communist government in Nicaragua. All of the aforementioned actions were driven by Reagan's determination to get rid of communism.

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Iran- Contra Affair

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