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When did the angry mobs take hostages?
Nov. 4
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Who is the Shah?
The monarch leader
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Where did Iran get the hostages from?
US Embassy
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What was the main event that triggered the hostages?
The Shah going to the US for cancer treatment.
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What year did Shah force to advocate the thrown and leave the country?
1979
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Who issued the pardons?
President Bush
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What countries wanted to get US weapons?
Nicaragua and Iran
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What was the "Eagle Claw" operation?
When the US attempted to go into Iran to save the hostages.
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What year did Iran make a list of demands?
1980
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Who is the president who wanted to rescue the hostages?
President Reagan
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What country were US hostages held at?
Lebanon
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Summarize the Iran-Contra Affair.
Answers may vary.
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When did President Bush issue the pardons?
Christmas, 1992
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Who personally authorized the diversion of money to the country of rebels?
Poindexter
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Where was the dust storm, Haboob located?
Sudan
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What happened minutes after President Raegan was elected?
Iran gave up some hostages.
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When did Iraq and Iran secretly request to buy weapons from the US?
1985
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Who secretly sent arms to Iran?
McFarlane
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Name the countries involved.
US, Iran
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What happened to the Shah?
He died of Cancer.