Developments in Africa and the Americas (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Nixon establish the 40 Committee to coordinate covert operations?
When did Nixon establish the 40 Committee to coordinate covert operations?
1970
Which industries did Allende's nationalization programme target in Chile?
Which industries did Allende's nationalization programme target in Chile?
Banking & copper
When did General Pinochet execute the military coup that overthrew Allende?
When did General Pinochet execute the military coup that overthrew Allende?
September 1973
How long did Chile's brutal dictatorship last following the coup?
How long did Chile's brutal dictatorship last following the coup?
25 years
How large was the invasion force Reagan assembled for Grenada in 1983?
How large was the invasion force Reagan assembled for Grenada in 1983?
7000 troops
What was the stated justification for the US invasion of Grenada?
What was the stated justification for the US invasion of Grenada?
Protecting US medical students
When did the Sandinista National Liberation Front seize power in Nicaragua?
When did the Sandinista National Liberation Front seize power in Nicaragua?
June 1979
Who founded the Contrarrevolucionarios (Contras) in Nicaragua?
Who founded the Contrarrevolucionarios (Contras) in Nicaragua?
Former business classes & Somoza's Guard
What illegal activity did the CIA conduct in Nicaraguan waters?
What illegal activity did the CIA conduct in Nicaraguan waters?
Mined harbours
How did the USSR respond to the US invasion of Grenada?
How did the USSR respond to the US invasion of Grenada?
Withdrew from Geneva arms talks