1. Pre-revolutionary Iran By: Kevin Dao What are the pre-revolution beliefs of Islam? Why did certain religious groups feel that revolution against the Shah was necessary? How does this belief impact the citizens of Iran, the U.S., and/or the rest of the world?

2. Pre-revolutionary Islam  Women were not allowed to wear veils  Forced to wear western style clothing  Women were given rights and education  Government and rich people owned land  Peasants were given nothing to live on

3. Revolution Against the Shah  Some women wanted veils to be brought back  Many Iranians could not stand the social inequality  Wanted a government that helped the poor  Wanted to bring back old ways of life/law

4. Impact of Revolution  Iran has receded in women’s rights and education  Heavily imposed UN sanctions on oil and trade  Enemies with U.S. due to harboring terrorists during 9/11  Fear of nuclear weapons being developed

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