The Ford and Carter Presidencies

Question 1

Who was in charge of the government of Iran during the hostage crisis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ayatollah Khomeini

Question 2

What can you infer was the justification students gave for invading the US embassy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They were angry about American acceptance of the shah for medical treatment.

Question 3

How was the crowd that stormed the embassy described in this report?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

as a large crowd of unarmed young people

Question 4

How did the Iranian security forces respond to the attack on the US embassy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They did not come to help.

Question 5

What was the plan to transport the released hostages? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

take them to an air force hospital; alert family members; fly 10 hostages to Paris

Question 6

What happened as the US and Iran came to an agreement to release the hostages? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Algeria served as mediator.; The US agreed to unfreeze Iran’s assets.; Iran could access funds upon release.

Question 7

What was the impact of economic sanctions on Iran?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Iran suffered economically as other nations followed the US and placed restrictions on trade with Iran.

Question 8

What happened so the hostages could be freed? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All documents were approved.; Funds were deposited in the bank.; A flight carried hostages out of Iran.

The Ford and Carter Presidencies Answers