Question

how did reagan want to support the contras?

by landing u.s. troops
by getting some to immigrate
by sending in jets
by mining nicaraguan harbors

Explanation:

Identify Reagan's actions regarding the Contras

The Reagan administration sought various ways to support the Contras in Nicaragua against the Sandinista government. In 1984, the CIA directly participated in and directed the mining of Nicaraguan harbors (such as Corinto) to disrupt the Nicaraguan economy and support the Contra insurgency.

Evaluate the given options

• "By landing U.S. troops": Reagan avoided direct U.S. military troop intervention in Nicaragua.
• "By getting some to immigrate": This was not a method of active military or strategic support for their insurgency.
• "By sending in jets": The U.S. did not openly send combat jets to fight for the Contras.
• "By mining Nicaraguan harbors": The CIA covertly mined Nicaraguan harbors in 1984 to support the Contra cause, which led to international condemnation and a lawsuit in the International Court of Justice (Nicaragua v. United States).

Answer:

• (A) By landing U.S. troops
• (B) By getting some to immigrate
• (C) By sending in jets
• (D) By mining Nicaraguan harbors (Correct answer)