USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The U.S. government later allowed him to enter the U.S. for medical treatment. This perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?
A
Iran attacked a US military base in Asia.
B
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran.
C
Israel demanded US support for the strategic bombing of cities in Iran.
D
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.
Explanation: 

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the American diplomats hostage for 444 days.

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