s2 exam Flashcards
1
Q
what was the iran contra scandal
A
- terrorist group in lebanon in 1983 took some Americans hostages.
- Reagan publicly denounces Iran as a terrorist group and asked countries not to sell arms to Iran for their war with Iraq and rules of our government did not allow this either
- US Gov sends arms to enemy and financial aid to a rebel force, which are both illegal acts
2
Q
lebanon bombing
A
Us military are at Lebanon to support peace but a terrorist suicide truck bombing kills 241 marines
3
Q
reaganomics
A
lower taxes on the wealthy will increase investments which will then get to the less wealthy
