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Why Was There A Revolution In Iran In 1979 Flashcards

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Western influence

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  1. Shah’s close tie with the West alienated many

2. Western influence of oil industry brought wealth but also alienation

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Religious extremism

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  1. Criticism of the Shah’s wealth, luxury and corruption

2. Role of Ayatollah- many admired him for standing up to west

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Failures of Shah

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  1. Luxury regime
  2. Use of secret police, arrests, imprisons opponents
  3. Protests in 1978- September 500 people killed, October wave of strikes
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