HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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What caused the event referenced in previous question?
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The U.S. implemented economic sanctions against Iran for its support of the Soviet Union during the Cold War
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President Carter permitted former Shah Pahlavi to enter the U.S. for medical treatment.
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President Reagan authorized the military to conduct air strikes on Tehran for their support of terrorism.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Its causes continue to be the subject of historical debate and are believed to have stemmed partly from a conservative backlash opposing the westernization and secularization efforts of the Western-backed Shah, as well as from a more popular reaction to social injustice and other shortcomings of the ancien régime.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Iranian hostage crisis contributed greatly to Jimmy Carter’s loss of the presidency in the 1980 election. Americans had lost confidence in their leader.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which is a true statement about President Carter’s attempts to free the hostages in Iran? He sought help from the United Nations.
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