Question

62 multiple choice 1 point
the iranian revolution deeply impacted americans. why did they have this response?
they were worried that iranian-americans would be deported.
they were worried their sons would be drafted if this became a major war.
they were worried about the lives of kidnapped american journalists.
they were worried about the spread of communism into the middle east.

Explanation:

The 1979 Iranian Revolution included the Iran Hostage Crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens (including journalists) were kidnapped and held for 444 days. This event received intense U.S. media coverage, directly alarming Americans about the hostages' safety. The other options are incorrect: there was no widespread fear of Iranian-American deportation; the crisis did not lead to a major war draft concern; and the revolution was anti-Western/anti-Shah, not driven by Communist expansion.

Answer:

They were worried about the lives of kidnapped American journalists.