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An overview of iran's political history from the constitutional revolution in 1906 through the islamic revolution in 1979. It covers the qajar dynasty, the rise of reza shah pahlavi, the opposition to his rule, and the eventual overthrow of the pahlavi dynasty. The document also discusses the role of the clergy, the bazaaris, and foreign powers in shaping iranian politics.
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Iran Constitutional Revolution – 1906 Qajar Dynasty People pressed monarch for change Elected Parliament – Majli formed Held political elections without parties Break down in law and order No one was watching the outer periphery Russian Revolution – 1917 Triggers people to riot Reza Khan takes over in 1921
Iran demands more money which angers the British U.S. was ok with this arrangement because Reza Shah was close friends with Hitler and Mussolini and we were afraid of Germany getting the oil Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi Given the position after his father was removed Playboy, puppet, not a good leader After he takes power the clergy and the Liberals hold most political power
Wealth of Iran was not equally distributed Government was inflexible because there was no parliament Powers were all consolidated in the Shah The government and SAVAK were violent Nationalism worked for opposition because everyone was still angry at foreign presence in Iran Hostage Crisis Lasted for 474 days Kept the people inside the U.S. embassy Released on Reagan’s inaugural day Result of U.S. offering the Shah medical assistance after he was overthrown People were angry that U.S. sympathized with him Khomeini = spiritual leader All decisions must be cleared by him Saddam Hussein worries that Islamist ideals will leak over into Iraq 1980 – 1988 – Iran/Iraq War Iraq wants to keep a border on Islam U.S. helps out Iraq Post-Revolutionary Iran Stronger Always present themselves as under threat Executed everyone who was unloyal at revolution Basij – volunteer security force Shared connection to people through Islamic ideology Had popular support Those who did not like the new government fled the country Became a homogenous country of ideals
Radio/t.v. In charge of Revolutionary Guard Corps