Anastasio Somoza García, the first of a family dynasty of dictators in Nicaragua, was a
A) Liberal leader who demanded the elimination of the National Guard.
B) firm opponent of the United States and refused to accept a U.S.-sponsored peace treaty.
C) heavy handed dictator, but always supported the United States.
D) strong supporter of import substitution industrialization to develop the nation's economy.

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Anastasio Somoza García was a dictator who maintained a close relationship with the United States, often aligning with U.S. interests in the region.

Anastasio Somoza García, the First of a Family Dynasty of Dictators