The Iranian Revolution of 1979
Examine the overthrow of the Shah and the establishment of an Islamic Theocracy.
Key Questions
- Analyze why a secular modernization program led to a religious revolution in Iran.
- Explain how the 1979 revolution changed the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
- Evaluate the impact of the US Hostage Crisis on international relations.
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