NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION

Causes and Origins of the Revoluton

• Somoza family political dynasty comes to power due to American Involvement
• Oppressive dictatorship under the Somoza family
• Formation of the FSLN
• Foreign Support of both sides and large scale
• Communist Ideals vs. Non-Communist Ideas

BEGINNING OF THE WAR

• Terrorist acts with kidnappings and bombings by the FSLN
• Propaganda and strict regulations imposed by the Government
• Assassinations and torture used by both sides
• Riots and organized opposition was demonstrated by people

Proxy War

• The FSLN was supported by the USSR, Cuba, Greece, Mexico and Sweeden
• The Somoza Regime was supported by the USA, Spain, Isreal, and Saudi Arabia
• The Revolution is a great example of a proxy war during the Cold War

Outcome

• The FSLN ousted the Samoza family and placed their own movement as leader
• The country was largely left in ruin and as many as 600,000 people we homeless
• Unstable government and shaky relations with the rest of the world

Lasting Impact

• The revolution would lead to further tension within the country
• Eventually resulting in the Contra War and diplomatic tension