Question

The roots of the Iranian hostage crisis resided in: 1. Jimmy Carter’s emphasis on human rights. 2.the Shah of Iran’s despotic regime. 3.economic inflation in the United States. 4. America’s isolationist stance in foreign affairs.

I think it's either 3 or 4??

Answer 1

I disagree.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis

Answer 2

The rulers of Iran hated the Shah and overthrew him while he was seeking medical treatment in the US.
The US supported the Shah for years.