AnswersMS U.S. History - SS3307 B-ICThe Ford and Carter PresidenciesQuestion 6
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The Ford and Carter Presidencies

Question 6 • MS U.S. History - SS3307 B-IC

Why were Americans taken hostage in Iran in 1979?

Answer
A
The hostage-takers wanted the shah returned to power.
B
The hostage-takers were protesting the pro-American monarchy.
C
The hostage-takers wanted release of money that had been blocked.
D
The hostage-takers wanted to overthrow the American-led government.

Explanation

In 1979, Iranian students seized the U.S. embassy to protest the United States’ support for Iran’s former pro-American monarchy and its decision to admit the shah to the United States. They wanted the shah returned to Iran to face justice, not returned to power, so choice B is the best answer.

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