This activity is an example of The Domino Theory. The Domino Theory was the idea that if one country fell to communism, nearby countries would follow, similar to a row of dominoes falling over. Reagan's actions in Nicaragua reflected this belief, as he aimed to prevent the spread of communism in Central America.
Fearing that Nicaragua was going to fall under communist influences, Reagan approved using the CIA to train a group of soldiers who came to be called the Contras to try to overthrow the new leader of Nicaragua. Reagan’s aide, Oliver North, broke the law (the Boland Amendment) by selling missiles to Iran and using the profit to help the Contras in Nicaragua.
This activity is an example of which foreign policy?
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The National Security Council
The National Security Council
The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan
The Hezbollah Scheme
The Hezbollah Scheme
The Domino Theory
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