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Iran-Contra

Iran-Contra. Intervening in South America. Warm Up Question. Does the President have the right to intervene in other countries to protect American citizens and/or American Political Interests? Why or why not?. Reagan’s Worst Scandal. Document Analysis. Groups of 4

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Iran-Contra

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  1. Iran-Contra Intervening in South America

  2. Warm Up Question • Does the President have the right to intervene in other countries to protect American citizens and/or American Political Interests? Why or why not?

  3. Reagan’s Worst Scandal

  4. Document Analysis • Groups of 4 • Each student completes an analysis of one document in his or her notebook. • Group comes back together to complete discussion questions. • Each group member summarizes discussion in his or her notebook.

  5. Discussion Questions • Bob Woodward (the same reporter who broke Watergate) quoted George Bush Sr. as saying “The good things.- the release of hostages and contacts with Iranian moderates – will offset [the illegality of Iran-Contra.]” • 1. Do you agree that the motivations of Reagan’s administration justify Iran-Contra? • 2. What circumstances are necessary for the U.S. to justifiably use covert operations to intervene in another country?

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