Nicaragua Flashcards
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August Sandino
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Nicaragua, Revolutionary
1893-1934, Age 41
1. Tenaciously resisted U.S. intervention
2. Inspired Sandinista Liberation Front (which defeated Somoza dynasty) though after his death.
3. Assassinated by Somoza which was a government backed by the US.
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Anastasio Somoza
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Nicaragua, Leader of the Dynasty
1896-1956, Age 60
1. Coup d’état against Liberals and deposed August Sandino
2. Corrupt government that hoarded all resources.
3. Aided by the americans until human rights violations came to light and the americans had to back way.
