Iranian+Revolution

The Iranian revolution in 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution, changed Iran politically and socially. Because of the rising tension between the US and the USSR, the United States, scared that Iran would turn to socialism or even communism, took control of the Iran governmnent and placed a pro-western monarch as ruler. The previous monarch of Iran, Pahlavi, was overthrown and succeeded by Khomeini, who then ruled through a republic. The new Republic of Iran consisted of three main positions: Supreme Ruler, Supreme Council, and a President. Khomeini, after successfully leading the Iranian people to overthrow the monarchy, became the first Supreme Ruler of Iran. The Supreme Ruler was seen as the overseer of the Supreme Council, and he was elected by the Supreme Council. The President was "the connector" between the people and the Supreme Council. Socially, women were more subordinate due to enforced Islamic laws. For example women were veiled and wore many layers of clothing that covered almost the entire body. The Iranian revolution in 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution, changed Iran politically and socially. Because of the rising tension between the US and the USSR, the United States, scared that Iran would turn to socialism or even communism, took control of the Iran governmnent and placed a pro-western monarch as ruler. The previous monarch of Iran, Pahlavi, was overthrown and succeeded by Khomeini, who then ruled through a republic. The new Republic of Iran consisted of three main positions: Supreme Ruler, Supreme Council, and a President. Khomeini, after successfully leading the Iranian people to overthrow the monarchy, became the first Supreme Ruler of Iran. The Supreme Ruler was seen as the overseer of the Supreme Council, and he was elected by the Supreme Council. The President was "the connector" between the people and the Supreme Council. Socially, women were more subordinate due to enforced Islamic laws. For example women were veiled and wore many layers of clothing that covered almost the entire body.

Created by Danielle and Christina