The 1972 earthquake was pivotal in the growth of democratic opposition to Somoza because
A) the dictator alienated former business allies by shamelessly pocketing international aid.
B) his failure to reconstruct businesses and houses of his staunchest supporters angered them.
C) his enemies siphoned off much of the international aid that later flowed into Nicaragua.
D) the United States abandoned its support due to his corrupt management of international aid.

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The 1972 earthquake in Nicaragua led to widespread devastation, and the dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle was criticized for pocketing international aid meant for reconstruction. This corruption alienated former business allies and fueled democratic opposition against his regime.

The 1972 Earthquake Was Pivotal in the Growth of Democratic