Question

question 23 (10 points)
what was the outcome of the nicaraguan revolution?
○ a the sandinistas overthrew somoza but voluntarily stepped down soon after due to internal disagreements
○ b the u.s. supported the sandinistas, ensuring their revolutionary government lasted
○ c the revolution failed completely, leaving somoza in power
○ d the sandinistas were able to overthrow the somoza dynasty with short - lived success due to u.s. intervention

Explanation:

To determine the outcome of the Nicaraguan Revolution:

• Option a: The Sandinistas overthrew Somoza but didn't step down soon due to internal disagreements; they held power and faced U.S. - backed opposition later, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: The U.S. opposed the Sandinistas (supported the Contras), so b is incorrect.
• Option c: The revolution was successful in overthrowing Somoza, so c (revolution failed) is incorrect.
• Option d: The Sandinistas overthrew the Somoza dynasty. Their success was short - lived as U.S. intervention (supporting the Contras) led to a civil war and eventually a change in government, so d is correct.

Answer:

d. The Sandinistas were able to overthrow the Somoza dynasty with short - lived success due to U.S. intervention