Which of these statements is true about the "Iran-Contra" affair?

A) Impeachment proceedings on President Reagan began in 1986.

B) Money from the exchange was used in covert operations in Nicaragua.

C) Lt. Col. Oliver North was sentenced to sixteen years in prison for lying to Congress.

D) it was a major factor in Jimmy Carter's loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election.

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Morgan Briggs

25 July, 09:48

Which of these statements is true about the "Iran-Contra" affair?

A) Impeachment proceedings on President Reagan began in 1986.

B) Money from the exchange was used in covert operations in Nicaragua.

C) Lt. Col. Oliver North was sentenced to sixteen years in prison for lying to Congress.

D) it was a major factor in Jimmy Carter's loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election.

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Tanya Sanders · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. "Money from the exchange was used in covert operations in Nicaragua."

Statement A is incorrect because the impeachment process against Reagan was started in 1987. However, it did not gain much friction/attention.

Statement C is incorrect because Oliver North was only sentenced to three years due to his involvement in the Iran Contra Affair.

Statement D is incorrect because the Iran Contra Scandal happened during the Reagan presidency, not the Carter presidency.