Research:

Look up and be prepared to orally summarize the "Iran hostage crisis" (1979-80). Be familiar with the role of the news media in the crisis.

Write:

On a single page of paper:

1. Summarize the "Iran Hostage Crisis" of 1979-80
2. Describe its impact on the U.S. presidential election of 1980
3. Describe the role the news media played in the crisis, and the impact the crisis had on the media.
4. Be sure to include references to your sources of information (footnote is OK).