The crisis of American hostages being held in Iran
A)lasted over a year.
B)ended with a successful rescue operation by American troops.
C)was resolved before the 1980 elections.
D)both lasted over a year and was resolved before the 1980 election.
E)None of these answers is correct.

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The Iran hostage crisis lasted 444 days, beginning on November 4, 1979, and ending on January 20, 1981, which is over a year and after the 1980 elections.

The Crisis of American Hostages Being Held in Iran