Asked by Alysha Annarella on Jul 08, 2024
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Which of the following accurately describes the Iran Crisis?
A) The American hostages in Iran were released the day Reagan left office.
B) In 1979, a popular revolution overthrew the Islamic state and established the shah regime.
C) The Iranian Revolution signaled that opposition movements in Middle Eastern countries were shifting to religious fundamentalist ideologies.
D) After Carter refused the deposed shah entry for medical treatment in the United States, his exiled internal security force invaded the U.S. Embassy in Teheran and took American hostages.
E) The crisis was the perfect opportunity for Carter to prove his statesmanship.
Iran Crisis
Refers to a significant or critical period in Iranian history often associated with conflicts or national emergencies, such as the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis.
American Hostages
Typically refers to American citizens who have been held captive by non-state actors or hostile states during a conflict or for political leverage.
Religious Fundamentalist
Individuals or groups who strictly adhere to the foundational principles of their faith, often advocating for a literal interpretation and application of religious texts and doctrines.
- Analyzing the impact of American foreign policy during the Cold War era, with an emphasis on countermeasures to communist proliferation and the importance of human rights.
Verified Answer
CB
Cortney BooneJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked a significant shift towards religious fundamentalism in the Middle East, with the overthrow of the Shah and the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
Learning Objectives
- Analyzing the impact of American foreign policy during the Cold War era, with an emphasis on countermeasures to communist proliferation and the importance of human rights.