Important People
The Hostages
How it happened
100
How did the Iranian people think and felt
They still felt scared and unsure of the Americans. Thought they had radios or some communicator to escape, but the hostages didn't.
100
How many hostages survived after they were captured?
Only 35 people survived this crises (which is still a lot.
100
One reason the Iranians attacked the American embassy?
Tried to overthrow their government.
205
BONUS!!! Did the Iranians let a hostage go free earlier than the others?
YES! Technically their were 53 hostages taken.
205
How did the American hostages felt during this time?
They felt scared, and sad
205
What leader came to America that also lead the crisis?
Shah (king of Iran) came to America to try to treat his Cancer. This also lead the Iranians to attack the embassy and take people hostage.
300
Jimmy Carter's plan to get the American people out and free was...
It was on: April 11, 1980
300
How did the American hostages felt during this time?
They felt they did not want to go though it anymore, saw no hope, felt very emotional.
300
Why did Iranians (who attacked) not like America?
Did not like America because helped one of the leaders get elected or rose to power.
405
Ronald Reagan, what did he do with the crisis?
In Ronald Regan presidential term, the American hostages were finally free.
405
How many hostages died in the Iran hostage crises?
18 American hostages died, due that they could not handle anymore, and because they were beaten badly too.
405
A simple reason they took Americans hostage
They were mad of how Iran country was being develop and probably felt Americans were butting in too.
600
Jimmy Carter: Iran Hostage Crisis
Jimmy Carter helped end the Iran Hostage Crisis. He was the one who approved to send military to get/free the Americans hostages.
600
What are some things the hostages did for what they were feeling?
Some people felt hit their heads on walls, one of them one slashed their wrists with a piece of glass, not wanted to die, felt hopeless.
600
BONUS! Where did the Iran Hostage crisis take place?
It took place in IRAN. Hostages were kept in embassy, but later were scattered to make rescue impossible.