THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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End the oil embargo
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Support the U.S. Invasion of Kuwait
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Negotiate release of American hostages in Lebanon
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Assist with U.N. peacekeeping efforts
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some within the Reagan administration hoped the sales would influence Iran to get Hezbollah to release the hostages.
Detailed explanation-2: -The embassy take-over was aimed at strengthening the new regime against liberal elements in the government, portraying the regime as a “revolutionary force” while winning over the major following that the People’s Mojahedin of Iran had amongst students in Iran.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hostages were released on January 20, 1981, the day President Carter’s term ended. While Carter had an “obsession” with finishing the matter before stepping down, the hostage-takers are thought to have wanted the release delayed as punishment for his perceived support for the Shah.
Detailed explanation-4: -Of the 66 who were taken hostage, 13 were released on Nov. 19 and 20, 1979; one was released on July 11, 1980, and the remaining 52 were released on Jan. 20, 1981.