Question

What was the name of the congressional act that was established to prevent the U.S. from helping rebels overthrow their governments?

a. the Taft-Hartley Act
b. the Boland Amendment
c. the Morrill Act
d. the McCain-Feingold Amendment

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b.) the Boland Amendment. The Boland Amendment was the name of the congressional act that was established to prevent the United States from helping rebels to overthrow their governments. The Boland Amendment is a term that is used to describe the legislative amendments that are limiting the United States from aiding the Contras in Nicaragua.