Question

what is true about the sandinistas?

they promoted immigration to the united states.
they wanted nuclear missiles.
they turned to the soviets for help against the united states.
they wanted to help the rich.

Explanation:

Identify the Sandinistas and their political alignment

The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) was a socialist political party in Nicaragua that overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979.

Analyze their foreign relations during the Cold War

Faced with hostility and opposition from the United States (which funded the anti-Sandinista Contra rebels), the Sandinista government turned to the Soviet Union and Cuba for economic, political, and military assistance.

Evaluate the given options

• "They promoted immigration to the United States": Incorrect.
• "They wanted nuclear missiles": Incorrect; there was no pursuit of nuclear weapons.
• "They turned to the Soviets for help against the United States": Correct, as they established close ties with the USSR for aid.
• "They wanted to help the rich": Incorrect; they were a socialist movement focused on land reform and helping the poor.

Answer:

• They promoted immigration to the United States.
• They wanted nuclear missiles.
• They turned to the Soviets for help against the United States. (Correct answer)
• They wanted to help the rich.