https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h To what extent was the Iranian Revolution successful? Use specific evidence in your response from our activity and reading from yesterday to support your answer. en-us 2018-05-04 16:16:56 UTC 2018-05-04 19:09:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133908 The Iranian Revolution succeeded in overthrowing the shah and returning to more traditional Islamic values. The ulama and majors gained power within the government. Women were required to wear a chador, and schools were required to use an Islamic based curriculum. The new government, although it had an elected parliament, was still repressive and some citizens did not want a secular government. It decreased Iranaian dependency on the West but still faced economic and political influence from the West. The new government did not successfully industrialize Iran and it faces economic difficulties for over a decade. The Iranian Revolution succeeded socially, but failed to reform the economy.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133908 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133928 The Iranian Revolution was successful in that it overthrew the Shah and created an Islamic theocracy, but it failed in many more ways than it succeeded. While it was more independent from the West initially, it still suffered from pressure from countries like the United States. Also, one goal of the Revolution was to encourage other Muslims to fight for their independence, which fell flat as well. Additionally, Iran underwent immense poverty, inflation, and famine, and Iran still was dependent on oil exports, meaning that they were still reliant on outside sources for their main source of money, which conflicted with one of the main goals of the Revolution: to have independence over their own resources. Finally, civil rights were not created in the new government; women's rights were diminished, and there was no free speech at all.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133928 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133982 The Iranian Revolution was successful because most of the goals for the revolution wear completed. One of the main goals for the revolution was to decrease Western influence over Iran, and Iran’s oil supply. After the revolution, the Iranian leader, Khomeini, introduced a foreign policy that was ‘neither east nor west’ meaning that Iran would not be affected by pressure from the west. Another main goal of the revolution was the Islamic theocracy, or ruling by religious authorities. This was accomplished by overthrowing the shah in 1979 and placing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as the head of the government. This new government created laws based off Islamic laws.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258133982 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134003 2018-05-04 18:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134003 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134006 The Iranian Revolution was successfully in decreasing western influence which was shown Picture A as well as Picture D and F. Another reason it was successful was that they overthrew the Shah, as seen in Pictures C and G, therefore accomplishing two main goals from their list. Also, theocracy and an Islamic state were built however, some people may have liked it but many didn’t it was still a goal they wanted. However, the civil rights and liberties of the people didn’t change as much as people had hoped it was going to. This disappointed a lot of people. ]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134006 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134053 To a certain extent the Iranian revolution was successful as it achieved many of the goals it set out to accomplish. Goals of ending the dictatorship, civil liberties, reinstating theocracy, and returning to traditional values were all accomplished. Additionally, it appeared Iran had detached itself from the west’s grip as well but that later proved to be untrue. The economy showed little signs of improvement but nevertheless pleased that they had more independence from the west. New foreign policy led to resistance to the west as Iran didn’t want to be controlled by western powers. In the end, Iranians very much debated how successful the revolution was. Many who wanted a separate Islamic state were satisfied while others who wanted even more rights and freedoms felt like they were scammed.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134053 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134057 The Iranian Revolution was successful because the many ideas Iranian citizens had to make a create country. One idea was a foreign policy that was “neither east now west”, establishing a firmer state of independence from the eastern nor the western powers. Culture was also promoted in Iran without western influence. For example, women were required to wear a chador, a traditional clothing covering all but their hands and face. Women’s rights were also improving in the right to vote and to work in most professions. Increasing rights, culture, and independence brought together a true Islamic state.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134057 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134083 The goals of the Iranian Revolution were partially achieved. The shah was overthrown, and the new government put in place made policies to avoid Iran being controlled by outside forces. There was also encouraged traditional Iranian customs in everything from music to religion. However, Iran struggled to create a stable economy, despite their efforts to be self-sufficient. This may have had something to do with the struggle of keeping Iraq from invading. Overall, Iran succeeded in certain aspects, but struggled in ]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134083 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134113 The Iranian revolution was successful to an extent for they failed in eliminating all western influences. Through westernizing Iran they were able to rebuild its strengths disrupting their goal for a free Iran. Iran was greatly influenced by the west as most of Iran’s oil reserves were controlled by the United States and Britain. Iran struggled during the 1960-1970s because Iran’s wealth remained firmly in the shahs hands, the poor became even poorer. Anti-Shah Iranian groups increased dramatically and the money gained from the oil was used with no remorse to what might happen to its people. Stortagesband inflation rose and stokes formed in protest of western idealistic governments claiming that Iran needed greater independence from the West. The Iranian public, outraged disregarded human rights which made tentisions between the two groups rise. Struggling to find peace Iranian idealist premote an independent judicial system, human rights, freedom of the press, free elections and more western policy’s.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134113 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134116 The Iranian revolution was not successful. Despite it's goals of limiting western influence, granting more civil rights, reinstating a theocracy, overthrowing the shah, and having a independent judicial system, many of these promises were not fulfilled, or fulfilled in a poor fashion. Civil rights were not gained by the people as the government used violence and many rights were taken away from women. Western influence was still very much present afterwards, just hidden using the ban of western culture. The economy still relied on the west because of oil exports which created more waste and depleted resources. Economic equality was never achieved, just lessened slightly.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134116 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134131 No the Iranian revolution was not successful for many reasons. These include mass casualties, not all of the goals being met, and the government acts to keep everyone thinking positively about the revolution when it was not a positive turnout. As stated in the article the war devastated the country killing houndreds of thousands of people and many more wounded. Meaning many fought for a cause that was never achieved. A main goal of the revolution was to decrease western influence, however the continued to be politically and economically pressured by the west, as well as they continued to rely on oil exports. The article further states Iran remained a state of economic crisis for more than a decade and with the rural industry slowly developing poverty continued to be apparent. The government was also unable to increase the lives of the poor continueing the trend of inadequate housing, food shortages and a high rate of unemployment. Most Iranians were pleased with how the country turned out after the war, however their support was wavered because the government used violence in order to silence the opposition groups.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134131 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134161 There were many goals before Iran wanted to accomplish, even before the Iranian Revolution began. But, most of those were accomplished after the war. The Iranian Revolution was successful because they overthrew the shah, which was a goal they had established previously. Other goals that were completed include getting rid of most of the western influence/culture, and using a new form of government to lessen the reliance on oil, and become more economically self-sufficient.]]> 2018-05-04 18:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134161 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134305 The Iranian revolution was not successful because even though they overthrew the Shah, many citizen's lives remained unchanged. The poor citizens suffered from inadequate housing and food shortages. Iran's economy also worsened, causing the exchange rate to increase from 7 toman to a dollar to 400 toman to a dollar. Iran also remained heavily dependent on oil exports. Finally, western style movies and cloths were banned, which tarnished the freedoms that the Iranian people fought for.]]> 2018-05-04 18:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134305 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134372 The Iranian revolution wasn’t very successful. One of the main goals of the revolution was western independence. When the new laws were created, western laws were implemented into their Islamic laws, which isn’t exactly what the citizens wanted. Not only did they implement laws, they also had interactions with the western countries. Mainly on the subject of oil, the Iranian people wanted to keep their oil. This didn’t happen, oil is still be exported to western countries. This was another one of their failed goals. The economy was going to strive, but it didn’t. The economy saw slight improvement, which wasn’t exactly enough.]]> 2018-05-04 18:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134372 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134387 The Iranian Revolution was successful because before 1979, the Iranian society criticized the lack of human rights and how western ideals influenced their society, but after 1979, life in Iran changed dramatically. The shah was overthrown, a theocratic government was created, western dominance continued to be resisted, they focused on helping the poor, making Iran more economically self-sufficient. Most of the goals of the Iranian Revolution were achieved, showing that they worked hard to become the country they are today. Iran has improved as a whole, and that, to me, highlights success.]]> 2018-05-04 18:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134387 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134511 2018-05-04 18:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134511 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134537 The Iranian Revolution was successful due to reaching goals such as establishing a theocracy, which led to a ban of many western cultural ideas, overthrowing the shah and increasing parliamentary power, and enacting new foreign policy that helped decrease western involvement.]]> 2018-05-04 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134537 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134551 The Iranian Revolution was successful in ways such as not being controlled by Eastern or western foreign powers, meaning they were a free country. The government of Iran also encouraged more Muslim countries to fight for their independence as well. Irans national security was also improved greatly as the new regime focused on that. Their economy in 1979 shot up substantially and made themselves a more working power among muslim countries. ]]> 2018-05-04 18:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134551 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134617 To some, the revolution was a success. The new Iran became much more dependent on themselves rather than depending on the West. It also created an Islamic State with Sharia Law. But to others, it was a failure for they wanted more economic opportunity, and political participation which they didn't recieve. ]]> 2018-05-04 18:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258134617 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258135176 The Iranian Revolution was successful to the extent of it acheiving its political goals, but it






]]> 2018-05-04 18:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258135176 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258135262 The Iranian Revolution was successful because the Shah’s monarchy was overthrown and an Islamic Republic was established which achieved a major goal. More freedom to the people and deatching from foreign assistance was accomplished as well becauss the Shah was tied to Western influence.]]> 2018-05-04 18:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258135262 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258136078 The Iranian revolution was successful because women continued to have more rights in professions. Also, Islamic religion teachings were brought back to school and incorporated in life. In addition, theocratic governament along with a parliament, prime minister, and president developed. Lastly, Iran would not be manipulated by the east.]]> 2018-05-04 18:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258136078 https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258140693 The Iranian revolution brought on many changes to the government and the people alike. I believe the revolution was successful because the leaders of the revolution were able to acheive some of the goals they set out to make. One of these goals is the independence from Western culture, which they acheived very successfully by becoming hostile towards outside influences. Another example is how they were able to make the majiles a much more important part of the government. Finally, even though the government failed to make a better economy, they still improved the country drastically.]]> 2018-05-04 18:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleduhadway/e4wl4k15vd9h/wish/258140693