صفحه 1:
Iranian Revolution
(1978-1979)
صفحه 2:
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صفحه 3:
Iranian Revolu
The Iranian Revolution is considered the 3™ greatest
revolution in history. On February 9", 1979, million of
Iranians came on to the streets of Teheran to welcome
the return of the religious leader Ayatollah. He helped
overthrow the much hated regime of the Shah. It was
one of the largest demonstrations in human history
(this shows how many people hated the Shah).
WHY did the people hate the Shah so much?
The Shah relied on manipulation and fear to lead the
people. He esstablished a “secret police” ( SAVAK: spy
on people and report back to the Shah).
He closely identified himself with the West (U.S.)
which was clashing with the Iranian, Muslim traditions.
The Shah really made attempts to modernize Iran in
1953.
صفحه 4:
Iranian Revolution
The Shah’s regime involved changes within the Muslim
traditions end ideologies which many citizens reacted
strongly and negatively to.
صفحه 5:
HOW was it a “proxy” war??
‘The Iranian revolution was a proxy war in the sense that
the Shah used the secret police to deal directly with
the people in Iran.
Ex: SAVAK (secret police) set fire to the Cinema Rex in
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صفحه 6:
Iranian Revolution
WHERE America stands in the war:
In 1978, the Shah turned to the United States for help
and support. Iran had been pro America for quite a while,
and Iran was important to America due to their history
together and Iran’s location. Therefore when the U.S.
National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski
repeatedly told the Shah that the U.S. would support him
100%, it was of no surprise. HOWEVER, after the U.S.
thought about it some more they realized that the
revolution was virtually unstoppable. Therefore,
associating itself in the war and getting involved would
be unwise for them. Nonetheless, the U.S. sent in some
military troops anyway to help stabilize Iran. Thus Iran
was ruling off of America’s military and financial support.
صفحه 7:
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Iran and the U.S. have been bitter adversaries.
صفحه 8:
TIMELINE
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Iran for 14 years.
صفحه 9:
Iranian Revolution
TIMELINE
1978 (January): Hassan Ali Mansur (Prime Minister of Iran) is
assassinated and Amir Abbas Hoveyda takes the place.
1978 (Jan 7): Ina news paper called “Black and Red
Imperialism”, was an article written about Khomeini proposing he
was homosexual.
1978 (Jan 9:4): A demonstration of 4000 people against the
article resulted in the death of many students.
1978 ( Feb 18"): Another protest against the Shah erupted in
Tabriz. Around 100 people were killed.
1978 ( March 29"): Another demonstration in Yazd. More
protestors are killed.
1978 ( August 12"): More protestors are killed in Isfahan.
1978 ( Aug 19*"): Cinema Rex fire.
صفحه 10:
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۳ Sharif-Emami is Prime Minister
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and military to break up a and
as a result, 88 people are a aaa
+ 1979 (lan 16"): Shah leaves the country.
+ 1979 (Dec 2"): The New Constitution of Iran is
approved with a 98% vote.
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صفحه 11:
Iranian Revolution
(1978-1979)
Iranian Revolution/ Islamic
Revolution
WHY did the Iranian Revolution start??
The Iranian Revolution began when many Iranians and citizens
within Iran were very dissatisfied with the rulership of the
Iranian King, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. He replaced his
father on the throne on September 16th, 1941.
HOW and WHEN did the Iranian Revolution officially
start??
It officially started in 1978 with the first major demonstration to
overthrow the Shah [1]. In December 1979, the Revolution finally
concluded with the Shah removed as ruler of Iran and with the
approval of the new theocratic constitution. Ayatollah Ruhollah
Khomeini took the place of the Shah with the approval of Iran.
[1] Angry students and religious leaders in Qom, Iran, demonstrated
against a false story attacking Khomeini (the man helping
overthrowing the Shah) in the official press. The army was sent
in, and killed many of the students.
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution is considered the 3 rd greatest revolution in history. On
February 9th, 1979, million of Iranians came on to the streets of Teheran to
welcome the return of the religious leader Ayatollah. He helped overthrow the
much hated regime of the Shah. It was one of the largest demonstrations in
human history (this shows how many people hated the Shah).
WHY did the people hate the Shah so much?
The Shah relied on manipulation and fear to lead the people. He esstablished a
“secret police” ( SAVAK: spy on people and report back to the Shah).
He closely identified himself with the West (U.S.) which was clashing with the
Iranian, Muslim traditions. The Shah really made attempts to modernize Iran in
1953.
Iranian Revolution
The Shah’s regime involved changes within the Muslim
traditions and ideologies which many citizens reacted
strongly and negatively to.
These traditions and ideologies involved:
-banning of alcohol
-banning of tobacco
-banning of movies
-gambling foreign dress
-veil for women
-punishments (cutting off the hand….)
Iranian Revolution
HOW was it a “proxy” war??
The Iranian revolution was a proxy war in the sense that
the Shah used the secret police to deal directly with the
people in Iran.
Ex: SAVAK (secret police) set fire to the Cinema Rex in
August, 1978, in Abadan. 400 people in the Cinema
died.
Iranian Revolution
WHERE America stands in the war:
In 1978, the Shah turned to the United States for help and
support. Iran had been pro America for quite a while, and
Iran was important to America due to their history
together and Iran’s location. Therefore when the U.S.
National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski repeatedly
told the Shah that the U.S. would support him 100%, it
was of no surprise. HOWEVER, after the U.S. thought
about it some more they realized that the revolution was
virtually unstoppable. Therefore, associating itself in the
war and getting involved would be unwise for them.
Nonetheless, the U.S. sent in some military troops anyway
to help stabilize Iran. Thus Iran was ruling off of America’s
military and financial support.
Iranian Revolution
Iran and America’s bond broken:
The Hostage Crisis: In November 1979, Iranian
revolutionaries seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and
took the employees hostage. They young men held the
employees captive for 444 days. This event is
significant because it changed the way America viewed
Iran. They were now seen in a negative light, and it
shocked the U.S. as they were now brought into a
world of Islamic fundamentalism. Ever since the event,
Iran and the U.S. have been bitter adversaries.
Iranian Revolution
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TIMELINE
1941: Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi replaces father on the
throne (father is exiled to Africa).
1961: Husain Borujerdi (religious leader) dies and Khomeini
takes his place. (Khomeini is the man the took the place of the
Shah). He published a book called Society of Seminary Teachers
of Qom, which played a key role in the revolution and its victory.
1963: The Shah proposes “White Revolution”. This is a six point
reform bill to be put to a nation wide vote. However, Khomeini
denounces the Shah’s plans and the Shah exiles him and puts
him under surveillance in Tehran.
1964: Khomeini is exiled to Tehran and doesn’t return to Iran for
14 years.
Iranian Revolution
TIMELINE
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1978 (January): Hassan Ali Mansur (Prime Minister of Iran) is
assassinated and Amir Abbas Hoveyda takes the place.
1978 ( Jan 7th): In a news paper called “Black and Red
Imperialism”, was an article written about Khomeini proposing
he was homosexual.
1978 ( Jan 9th): A demonstration of 4000 people against the
article resulted in the death of many students.
1978 ( Feb 18th): Another protest against the Shah erupted in
Tabriz. Around 100 people were killed.
1978 ( March 29th): Another demonstration in Yazd. More
protestors are killed.
1978 ( August 12th): More protestors are killed in Isfahan.
1978 ( Aug 19th): Cinema Rex fire.
Iranian Revolution
• 1978 (Aug 27th): Jafar Sharif-Emami is Prime Minister
and changes are made to the Shah’s policies (no
gambling).
• 1978 ( Sep 8th): Black Friday (the shah brings in tanks
and military to break up a peaceful demonstrators and
as a result, 88 people are dead.
• 1979 (Jan 16th): Shah leaves the country.
• 1979 (Dec 2nd): The New Constitution of Iran is
approved with a 98% vote.
Iranian Revolution
The outcome of the Iranian Revolution was a positive
one for Iran. Much persecution had ended and their
ideologies, religious, and cultural traditions were
preserved. It resulted in peace in Iran and a better
government. The revolution transformed Iran from a
monarchy to an Islamic Republic.