THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia
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Soviet forced began an occupation of Iran
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Israel demanded U.S. support for the strategic bombing of cities in Iran
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Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The U.S. government later allowed the Shah to enter the United States for medical treatment. This perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following? Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia.
Detailed explanation-2: -On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the United States Embassy in Tehran and took approximately seventy Americans captive. This terrorist act triggered the most profound crisis of the Carter presidency and began a personal ordeal for Jimmy Carter and the American people that lasted 444 days.
Detailed explanation-3: -By 11 February 1979, the monarchy was officially brought down, and Khomeini assumed leadership over Iran while guerrillas and rebel troops overwhelmed Pahlavi loyalists in armed combat.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Shah died in exile in Egypt, where he had been granted asylum by President Anwar Sadat.