Which of the following points was added to the boland amendment in 1984 to strengthen the 1982 version? a. mention of nicaragua b. more inclusive language c. focus on the cia and dod d. joint resolution how did the boland amendment reflect a changing cold war philosophy for the united states? a. americans were even more anti-communist than in earlier decades. b. anti-communist efforts were no longer given unconditional support. c. america was becoming a more communist nation in its government. d. the soviet union was becoming one of america’s strongest allies in latin america. what was the goal of the contras and, by extension, those who supported them? a. to overthrow the communist sandinista regime b. to incite war between honduras and nicaragua c. to incite war with the united states d. to create a communist nicaragua what does it say about the reagan administration that congress felt the need to pass a bill prohibiting the transfer of funds to the rebels in nicaragua? a. the administration wanted to go to war with honduras. b. the administration was increasingly communist in its sympathies. c. the administration supported the sandinista unconditionally. d. the administration strongly wanted to support the rebels. placing the boland amendment in the context of the end of the cold war, why do you think the cia supplied military aid to the contras? a. a contra victory would ensure that nicaragua would be an economic-ally of the united states. b. the cia wanted to fight the spread of communism in latin america. c. the cia believed that american intervention would result in fewer casualties. d. the main focus of the cia was to make a profit on the sale of arms.