Why did the Reagan administration provide funding to the Nicaraguan contras?

1. to give American businesses access to markets in Nicaragua
2. to support a rebellion against an elected government in Latin America
3. to prevent human rights violations by the Nicaraguan government
4. to promote better economic relations with poor nations in Latin America

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Why did the Reagan administration provide funding to the Nicaraguan contras?

1.  to give American businesses access to markets in Nicaragua
2.  to support a rebellion against an elected government in Latin America
3. to prevent human rights violations by the Nicaraguan government
4.  to promote better economic relations with poor nations in Latin America

anonymous · Answer

I could really use some history help :/