Select the correct answer. Which of the following was a consequence of the Iran Hostage Crisis?
A. The United States chose to step back from intervention in the Middle East.
B. The Shah returned from exile and regained power.
C. The United Nations stepped in to ease relations between the United States and Iran.
D. Carter's approval ratings dropped and he lost his reelection bid.

One major consequence of the Iran Hostage Crisis was that Carter's approval ratings dropped, leading to his loss in the 1980 presidential election. The crisis marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-Iran relations and illustrated the challenges faced by the U.S. in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape. Overall, the implications of the crisis influenced U.S. foreign policy for years to come. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The correct answer is D: Carter's approval ratings dropped and he lost his reelection bid. The Iran Hostage Crisis significantly affected U.S. politics and foreign relations, with the result being a marked decline in public support for President Jimmy Carter, contributing to his 1980 election defeat. This event also reshaped U.S.-Iran relations and highlighted the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04