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Explain the events that led to the iranian revolution and the following iranian hostage crisis. how was the united states involved with iran? describe the arab-israeli conflicts of the 20th century. be sure to include specific military interventions, peace agreements, and the ultimate reason for conflict.

Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.