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go.lag

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The 1972 earthquake was pivotal in the growth of democratic opposition to Somoza because
 
  A) the dictator alienated former business allies by shamelessly pocketing international aid.
  B) his failure to reconstruct businesses and houses of his staunchest supporters angered them.
  C) his enemies siphoned off much of the international aid that later flowed into Nicaragua.
  D) the United States abandoned its support due to his corrupt management of international aid.

Question 2

Anastasio Somoza Garca, the first of a family dynasty of dictators in Nicaragua, was a
 
  A) Liberal leader who demanded the elimination of the National Guard.
  B) firm opponent of the United States and refused to accept a U.S.-sponsored peace treaty.
  C) heavy handed dictator, but always supported the United States.
  D) strong supporter of import substitution industrialization to develop the nation's economy.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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