U. S.-supported Nicaraguan group 2. U. S.-backed attempted overthrow of Castro's Cuba: U. S.-backed attempted overthrow of Castro's Cuba 3. Haitian dictator who used the military to terrorize his country: Haitian dictator who used the military to terrorize his country 4. Cuban leader overthrown by Castro: Cuban leader overthrown by Castro 5. U. S. economic weapon used against Cuba: U. S. economic weapon used against Cuba Column B a. Fulgencio Batista b. Bay of Pigs invasion c. Contras d. Francois Duvalier e. trade embargo

Answer: The answers are:

1 - C) Contras

2 - B) Bay of Pigs invasion

3-D) Francois Duvalier

4-A) Fulgencio Batista

5-E) Trade embargo

Explanation:

1 - The Contras were a combination of different elements of Nicaraguan society supported by The US during the Reagan's government.

2-n April 1961, the CIA launched a full-scale invasion of Cuba by 1,400 American-trained Cubans who had fled their homes when Castro took over. However, the invasion did not go well and they surrendered after less than 24 hours of fighting.

3-He reduced the size of the army and, with his chief aide, Clément Barbot, organized the Tontons Macoutes ("Bogeymen"), a private force responsible for terrorizing and assassinating alleged foes of the regime.

4-On this day in 1959, when a popular revolution spearheaded by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista flees the island nation.

5 - The economic coercion, is been implemented by the US congress since June 1960.