How did the U. S. role in the Nicaraguan civil war change in 1982?

A. the U. S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.

B. The U. S. government acknowledged the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government.

C. The U. S. government supported Iran's intervention to stop communist insurgents.

D. The U. S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.

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Marie Schmitt

14 February, 17:03

How did the U. S. role in the Nicaraguan civil war change in 1982?

A. the U. S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.

B. The U. S. government acknowledged the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government.

C. The U. S. government supported Iran's intervention to stop communist insurgents.

D. The U. S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.

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Ansley Fowler · Answer 1

The answer is (D) The U. S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.

America responded by heavily arming and providing the Contras military support to overthrow the Sandinista government. It was an act of military intervention that made Sandinista government declare a state of emergency.