Which rebel group came into existence in 1979 to overthrow the Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza? A. Contras B. NATO C. Sandinistas D. Viet Minh E. SEATO
The Sandinistas were founded in the early 1960s in opposition to the Somoza dynasty. In 1979, they were successful in their goal of overthrowing Anastasio Somoza.