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Political History: The Iran-Contra Affair

Description: Test your knowledge about the Iran-Contra Affair, a political scandal that occurred during the second term of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
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What was the central issue in the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

  2. The diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua.

  3. The involvement of the Reagan administration in the Iran-Contra Affair.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair involved the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages, the diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua, and the involvement of the Reagan administration in both of these activities.

Who was the President of the United States during the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Ronald Reagan

  2. George H.W. Bush

  3. Jimmy Carter

  4. Gerald Ford


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States during the Iran-Contra Affair.

What was the name of the National Security Advisor who was involved in the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Oliver North

  2. John Poindexter

  3. Robert McFarlane

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oliver North, John Poindexter, and Robert McFarlane were all National Security Advisors who were involved in the Iran-Contra Affair.

What was the name of the congressional committee that investigated the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The Iran-Contra Committee

  2. The Tower Commission

  3. The House Select Committee on Iran-Contra

  4. The Senate Select Committee on Iran-Contra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tower Commission was the name of the congressional committee that investigated the Iran-Contra Affair.

What were the findings of the Tower Commission?

  1. That the Reagan administration had engaged in illegal activities.

  2. That the Reagan administration had not engaged in illegal activities.

  3. That the Reagan administration had engaged in some illegal activities, but not others.

  4. That the Reagan administration had not engaged in any illegal activities, but had made some mistakes.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tower Commission found that the Reagan administration had engaged in some illegal activities, such as the diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua, but that it had not engaged in other illegal activities, such as the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.

What were the consequences of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The resignation of President Reagan.

  2. The impeachment of President Reagan.

  3. The conviction of several Reagan administration officials.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The consequences of the Iran-Contra Affair included the conviction of several Reagan administration officials, but not the resignation or impeachment of President Reagan.

What was the name of the law that was passed in response to the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The Iran-Contra Arms Sales Prohibition Act

  2. The Boland Amendment

  3. The Tower Commission Report

  4. The Iran-Contra Affair Report


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Boland Amendment was the name of the law that was passed in response to the Iran-Contra Affair. The Boland Amendment prohibited the United States government from providing military aid to the Contras in Nicaragua.

What was the significance of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. It led to the resignation of President Reagan.

  2. It led to the impeachment of President Reagan.

  3. It led to the conviction of several Reagan administration officials.

  4. It led to the passage of the Boland Amendment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The significance of the Iran-Contra Affair was that it led to the conviction of several Reagan administration officials, including Oliver North and John Poindexter.

Who was the whistleblower who first revealed the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Oliver North

  2. John Poindexter

  3. Robert McFarlane

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above individuals was the whistleblower who first revealed the Iran-Contra Affair. The whistleblower was a former National Security Council aide named Fawn Hall.

What was the name of the operation that was used to sell arms to Iran?

  1. Operation Eagle Claw

  2. Operation Desert Storm

  3. Operation Just Cause

  4. Operation Praying Mantis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Praying Mantis was the name of the operation that was used to sell arms to Iran.

What was the name of the operation that was used to divert funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua?

  1. Operation Eagle Claw

  2. Operation Desert Storm

  3. Operation Just Cause

  4. Operation Praying Mantis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Operation Eagle Claw was the name of the operation that was used to divert funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua.

What was the name of the plane that was shot down over Nicaragua during the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Air Force One

  2. Marine One

  3. Air Force Two

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above planes was shot down over Nicaragua during the Iran-Contra Affair. The plane that was shot down was a C-123K Provider transport plane.

How many people were killed in the plane crash?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Three people were killed in the plane crash.

What was the name of the American hostage who was released as a result of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Terry Anderson

  2. Thomas Sutherland

  3. Benjamin Weir

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above American hostages were released as a result of the Iran-Contra Affair.

What was the date of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. 1985-1987

  2. 1986-1988

  3. 1987-1989

  4. 1988-1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iran-Contra Affair took place from 1985 to 1987.

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