Iran-U.S. relations

What sparked the protests in Iran following the death of the 22-year-old woman?

• The pro-democracy government in Iran

• The mandatory hijab laws

• The Iranian Nuclear Deal expired

• International sanctions that punished Iran economically

Who was the prime minister that led the movement for oil nationalization in Iran?

• Reza Shah

• Mohammad Mossadegh

• Kermit Roosevelt

• Ayatollah Khomeini

What role did the British government play in Iran's oil industry during the early 20th century?

• They imported foreign oil into Iran for cheap distribution

• They owned controlling interest in an oil company and exploited Iranian resources

• They helped establish democracy for a more favorable oil deal

• Their agreement with Iran and their oil helped Iran to flourish economically

What was Operation Ajax?

• A plan to rescue the 52 American hostages held by Iranian students

• A military coup to overthrow Mossadegh

• An economic partnership between the west and Iran to again trade oil

• A plan to install the pro-western Mossadegh as Prime Minister

How did the Iranian public view the shah after the coup?

• They supported him completely and were glad that Mossadegh was removed as Prime Minister

• They had deep skepticism towards him and his connections to the West

• As a leader that would broker the best oil deal for Iran

• They celebrated his return with a lavish fireworks display

What significant event occurred in Iran in late 1979?

• The signing of a peace treaty between Israel and Iran

• The Iranian revolution

• Mossadegh returned as Prime Minister and Iran became an enemy of the United States

• The return of British influence over Iran's oil industry

What was a consequence of the U.S. support for the shah?

• Improved relations with Iran

• Increased anti-American sentiment

• Economic prosperity for Iranians

• Strengthened Iranian democracy

How did Ayatollah Khomeini communicate with the Iranian people while in exile?

• Through television broadcasts

• By smuggling cassettes with sermons

• By writing letters

• By organizing protests

Who was the American President when the shah was taken into the U.S. for treatment?

• Jimmy Carter

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

• Ronald Reagan

What do many scholars argue about the 1953 coup's impact on U.S.-Iran relations?

• It improved relations significantly

• It had no lasting effects

• It sent a message against democracy

• It supported Iranian sovereignty