Question
Why were Americans taken hostage in Iran in 1979?
pick one that is most accurate
The hostage-takers wanted the shah returned to power.
The hostage-takers were protesting the pro-American monarchy.
The hostage-takers wanted release of money that had been blocked.
The hostage-takers wanted to overthrow the American-led government.
pick one that is most accurate
The hostage-takers wanted the shah returned to power.
The hostage-takers were protesting the pro-American monarchy.
The hostage-takers wanted release of money that had been blocked.
The hostage-takers wanted to overthrow the American-led government.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate choice is: **The hostage-takers wanted release of money that had been blocked.**
During the Iran Hostage Crisis, the militants demanded the return of the Shah, who had been granted asylum in the United States, as well as the release of Iranian assets that had been frozen in American banks. This situation stemmed from widespread anger towards the U.S. for its support of the Shah's regime, which was seen as oppressive and pro-American.
During the Iran Hostage Crisis, the militants demanded the return of the Shah, who had been granted asylum in the United States, as well as the release of Iranian assets that had been frozen in American banks. This situation stemmed from widespread anger towards the U.S. for its support of the Shah's regime, which was seen as oppressive and pro-American.