Question

question 6 of 10

which event best completes the timeline to show u.s. involvement in the nicaraguan revolution?

• 1937: the somoza regime seizes power in nicaragua, engaging in human rights offenses the united states overlooks.
• 1960s: the sandinista national liberation front forms, with the goal to overthrow the somoza regime and end u.s. imperialism.
• 1978: ?
• 1979: president carter ends aid to the somoza regime over human rights abuses. somoza escapes nicaragua, and the sandinistas gain control of the country.

a. the sandinistas hold the nicaraguan congress hostage and call for a national uprising.
b. the sandinistas inspire revolutions around the world, including in cuba.
c. the united states threatens to end military aid to nicaragua unless the somoza regime and sandinistas agree to cooperate.
d. the united states threatens to end military aid to nicaragua unless the somoza regime is ousted.

Explanation:

Analyze the timeline context

The timeline outlines U.S. involvement in the Nicaraguan Revolution:

• 1937: The Somoza regime seizes power, committing human rights abuses overlooked by the U.S.
• 1960s: The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) forms to overthrow Somoza and end U.S. imperialism.
• 1978: [Missing Event]
• 1979: President Carter ends aid to the Somoza regime over human rights abuses; Somoza flees, and Sandinistas take control.

Evaluate the historical events of 1978

In August 1978, Sandinista commandos led by Edén Pastora seized the National Palace in Managua, holding the Nicaraguan Congress hostage. This bold action forced the Somoza regime to meet their demands (releasing political prisoners, paying a ransom, and broadcasting a call for a national uprising), which catalyzed the final phase of the revolution.

Using the Carter Foreign Policy knowledge point, we can evaluate the options:

• Option A accurately describes this pivotal 1978 event (the hostage crisis at the National Palace) that accelerated the revolution.
• Option B is historically incorrect; the Cuban Revolution occurred in the 1950s, preceding the Sandinistas.
• Options C and D misrepresent the diplomatic actions of the United States under President Carter during this specific year.

Select the correct option

Option A is the historically accurate event that fits the 1978 timeline slot.

Answer:

• (A) The Sandinistas hold the Nicaraguan Congress hostage and call for a national uprising. (Correct answer)
• (B) The Sandinistas inspire revolutions around the world, including in Cuba.
• (C) The United States threatens to end military aid to Nicaragua unless the Somoza regime and Sandinistas agree to cooperate.
• (D) The United States threatens to end military aid to Nicaragua unless the Somoza regime is ousted.