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The Iranian Revolution (1978) changed Iran from a monarchy under the rule of Mohammad Reza Shah to an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
In 2009, hundreds of thousands of Iranians, outraged at the reelection of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, took to the streets in protest.
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Fast Facts for 1978 Revolution
- Began: January 1978
- Ended: April 1, 1979 with the declaration of the Islamic Republic
- Different than Other Revolutions beacuse: It was not the result of a military defeat, financial crisis, peasant uprising, or frustrated military
- Signified: Collapse of the Pahlavi Dynasty
- Created: A theocracy under the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists
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Causes of 1978 Revolution
There are a number of reasons that have been put forth for the Shah of Iran's loss of rule. They include the notion that he was a puppet of the West, his 1974 economic reform plan was a failure, his lack of good health due to cancer, and the inability of the Shah to notice the threat during its early stages.By contrast the Ayatollah's victory can be attributed to his ability to win the left wing Muslims to his cause, his personal charisma and ability to create his image as a savior, and his playing into the growing view of the Shah as an American puppet.
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A Struggle for the Legacy of the Iranian Revolution
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The West: Still Misreading Iran
by Yochanan Visser The similarities between unsuitable reactions to the Iranian revolution then and the crisis about Iran's nuclear program now are striking ...Arutz Sheva (October 22, 2009) -
OBAMA'S FATEFUL DECISION
By Professor Paul Eidelberg 1979 was the year of the Iranian Revolution, perhaps the most significant revolution in history. It brought the Ayatollah ...NewsWithViews.com (October 14, 2009) -
Iran: June rallies
(H. Esfandiari, Reconstructing Lives) These words - reported by a woman who participated to the Iranian revolution- describe a scenario strikingly similar ...The Tamarind (October 26, 2009) -
Iran 2009: A New Attempt?
Despite this, Iran was shaken the next day by the heaviest mass protests since the Iranian Revolution. Demonstrators fought riots with the special police ...Infoshop News (November 02, 2009)
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Thinking of Action
The internal conflicts of the ruling factions, the machinery of oppression and the forms that people's struggle take, their slogans and demands, all these are parts of a historical period that started with the Iranian Revolution in 1978 ...shooresh1917.blogspot.com (November 03, 2009) -
Could the Iranian Revolution Have Been Avoided?
The Iranian Revolution. Mass Demonstration during the Revolution. In 1978, Iran was crippled by a series of strikes and demonstrations against the Shah, ultimately forcing him into exile in January 1979. By April 1979, the citizens of ...everythingishistory.com (November 04, 2009) -
The 1979 Iranian Revolution Started In 1978
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The Evolution of the Iranian Presidency
Since the Revolution, US-Iranian relations have been suspicious, hostile, and at times violent. From a historical perspective, it is increasingly evident that the unseating of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the US's close ally of more than ...iran-decal.blogspot.com (November 05, 2009)
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View All Iranian Revolution 1978 Questions (99) | Ask a QuestionAnyone know of a good place to buy parts (exhaust, heat exchangers, etc.) for a 1978 Porsche 911 SC? (2 Answers)In depends where you are. If you are wanting to find parts online, i would suggest ebay. I probably wouldn't suggest craigslist for porsche parts. Most of that stuff isn't ... read moreWhen you have the chance could you add a couple of famous deaths to you 1978 and 2002 pages? Thanks. (1 Answer)Sure read moreWhat are the odds that one day my kids will have to write a paper on the role of Twitter in the Iranian Revolution of 2009? (1 Answer)40 out of 100 Schools do not really emphasize media, they tend to stick to the subject of main interest which in this case is the Iranian Revolution. However, if ... read moreWhat is one photo that defines the year 1978? (9 Answers)Well, it may not have been a front page story but here's one image that 'defines' 1978 - I rest my case: the 1978 Ford Pinto (and lovely models) read more
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1978 Iranian Revolution Books and Research
- William Patterson University: "Revisiting Foucault and the Iranian Revolution" (2004)
- In Defense of Marxism: "The History of the Undefeated" (1995)
- New York Review of Books: "Islamic Revolution: An Exchange" (1988)
- In Defense of Marxism: "The Iranian Revolution" (1979)
- University of Chicago Press: "What Are the Iranians Dreaming About?" (1978)
- Google Books: The Dynamics of the Iranian Revolution
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Ideology of the Iranian Revolution
- Moojan Momen: The Religious Background of the 1979 Revolution in Iran
- TIME: "How Iran's Revolution Created 'Muslim Lite'" (2006)
- Iran Analysis Quarterly: "Islamic Forces of the Iranian Revolution" (2004)
- Wikipedia: Ideology of the Iranian Revolution
- Mexico State University: "Islam and Education in Modern Iran" (2002)
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1978 Iranian Revolution Timeline
- 1941: British and Russian forces, during World War II, place Muhammad Reza Pahlavi in power as Shah
- 1953: "Operation Ajax" overthrows Mohammed Mossadeq
- 1961: Husain Borujerdi dies, leaving a power gap that will be filled by Ruhollah Khomeini
- 1962: Ruhollah Khomeini organizes opposition against the Shah
- 1963: The Shah organizes the "White Revolution" and arrests Khomeini
- 1963: Opposition to the Khomeini arrest leads to the Movement of 15 Khordad
- 1964: Khomeini is released from prison
- 1965: Ruhollah Khomeini begins travels through Turkey and Iraq
- 1978: January 5, An article by Daryoush Homayoun attacking Khomeini causes a massive protest in Qom
- 1978: February 18, Protests in reaction to those killed in Qom break out, leading to more deaths
- 1978: August 6, After months of demonstrations and deaths, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhamm
- 1978: September 8, With violence unabated, the Shah declares martial law on "Black Friday"
- 1978: September 24, The Iraqi government bans Ruhollah Khomeini from political activities
- 1978: October 10, Ruhollah Khomeini takes exile in
- 1978: October 16, In response to "Black Friday," many people go on stike
- 1978: October 19, Oil workers go on strike
- 1978: November 4, Riots break out and are allowed to reign free
- 1978: December 29, Muhammad Reza Shah, the last of the Pahlavi dynasty prepares to leave Iran
- 1979: January 12, The Revolutionary Council is formed by Khomeini and his supporters
- 1979: February 1, Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Iran
- 1979: Febraury 11, After bitter fighting with those loyal to the Regime, Khomeini's Revolution takes control
- 1979: April 1, The Islamic Republic is officially established
