Transcript The Iranian Revolution

AIM: What were the consequences of the Iranian Revolution?
Do Now: Why would some reasons why some Middle
Eastern countries despise the United States? Explain.
HW: Create a propaganda poster for one of the following
• the Shah of Iran to convince the people to adopt western
customs.
• for the Ayatollah Khomeini to convince people to reject
secularization.
The Iranian Revolution
I. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
1. Secularized Iran (made it non-religious.)
A. Stepped away from Islamic traditions.
2. Friendly with the West (United States)
II. The Islamic Revolution - 1979
1. Muslims believed that their religious beliefs
and laws should be strictly followed.
2. Ayatollah Ruhbollah Khomeini gains control of
Iran.
A. Returns Iran to Islamic rule.
B. Gets rid of Western influence.
Shah Mohammad
Reza Pahlavi
Ayatollah Khomeini 