Question

what were some of the methods used by president jimmy carter to get the hostages freed?

a rescue mission
have saudi arabia help negotiate
air strikes
full military invasion

Explanation:

Identify the historical context of the hostage crisis

The question asks about the methods used by President Jimmy Carter to free the American hostages in Iran during the Iran Hostage Crisis (1979–1981).

Evaluate the options against historical actions

• A rescue mission: President Carter authorized "Operation Eagle Claw" in April 1980, a covert military rescue mission that ultimately failed due to equipment malfunctions and a helicopter crash in the desert.
• Have Saudi Arabia help negotiate: Algeria, not Saudi Arabia, acted as the primary third-party mediator to negotiate the final release of the hostages (resulting in the Algiers Accords).
• Air strikes: Carter did not launch air strikes against Iran to avoid endangering the hostages.
• Full military invasion: Carter avoided a full-scale military invasion to prevent a wider war and protect the lives of the captives.

Answer:

• A rescue mission (Correct answer)
• Have Saudi Arabia help negotiate
• Air strikes
• Full military invasion