Nicaraguan Contras

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Historical Background The Somoza Dynasty 1939-1979 Acquainted with liberals. Massive amounts

Historical Background

The Somoza Dynasty
1939-1979
Acquainted with liberals.
Massive amounts of corruption.
Fell to

Sandinistans in 1979.
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Sandinistan National Liberation Front (FLSN) Goal 1 Create a socialist state

Sandinistan National Liberation Front (FLSN)

Goal 1
Create a socialist state in Nicaragua.


Goal 2
Get rid of U.S. involvement in Nicaragua.

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Jimmy Carter Becomes President

Jimmy Carter Becomes President

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FSLN overthrows Somoza Dynasty- 1979

FSLN overthrows Somoza Dynasty- 1979

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Nicaraguan people quickly become nervous of what the FSLN is going to do.

Nicaraguan people quickly become nervous of what the FSLN is going

to do.
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President Reagan

President Reagan

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Reagan Doctrine

Reagan Doctrine

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Boland Amendments I&II

Boland Amendments I&II

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Oliver North

Oliver North

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International Relations Approaches

International Relations Approaches

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U.S Public: Idealist Private: Realist with dominance approach Continually shifting, not

U.S
Public: Idealist
Private: Realist with dominance approach
Continually shifting, not very clear

at times
Made unsuccessful for American government

Nicaragua
Realist and Dominant towards its own people and the US

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How did this shape your worldview?

How did this shape your worldview?