Iranian Hostage Crisis

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Even though the new ruler of Iran, Muhammad Mossadeq, pushed for more democracy, the U.S. helped to overthrow him. Why?

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He was going to nationalize or take control of Iranian oil from the British.

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Why did the U.S. allow the former ruler of Iran, Shah Pahjavi, into the U.S.?

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To receive treatment for cancer.

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What was given as the main reason Iranian students took Americans as hostage from the U.S. Embassy in Tehran?

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They wanted the Shah returned to Iran to stand trial.

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What was the outcome of the rescue attempt code named "Operation Eagle Claw"?

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The rescue attempt was aborted when 2 U.S. helicopters crashed into each other killing 8.

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After being held 444 days, when were the hostages released?

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On 1/20/81 minutes after Reagan was sworn in as president.

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The US placing an oil embargo against Iran is what type of foreign policy?

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Economic