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The history behind the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis is long and complicated. The hostage crisis directly affected a presidential election, and it played into Cold War fears of a global crisis. Using video clips of an historian and the testimonies of hostages, scholars explore the causes and legacies of the complex event.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use clips to introduce the Iranian hostage crisis
- Create a quest to have students explore the clips to learn the history of the Iranian Revolution
Classroom Considerations
- The eight short videos require a free C-SPAN account; the use of the following login credentials work as well: Username: students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Clips include easy-to-understand background information on the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis
- Video segments are short and easy to use in class
Cons
- None