Review from Friday A source of legitimacy for Russian president? A source of legitimacy for the Supreme Leader of Iran? Who vets (screens) candidates for

Review from FridayReview from Friday

A source of legitimacy for Russian president?A source of legitimacy for the Supreme Leader of

Iran?Who vets (screens) candidates for Iran's Majles?Majles - 290 seats . . . direct elections . . .single

member districts . . . pass qanun (secular) lawsGuardian Council: 6 appointed by Supreme

Leader; 6 are appointed by the chief judge, then approved by the Majles

A source of legitimacy for Russian president?A source of legitimacy for the Supreme Leader of

Iran?Who vets (screens) candidates for Iran's Majles?Majles - 290 seats . . . direct elections . . .single

member districts . . . pass qanun (secular) lawsGuardian Council: 6 appointed by Supreme

Leader; 6 are appointed by the chief judge, then approved by the Majles

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A trend on a graph vs. a point on a graph Trends are not mere descriptions of individual points on

the graph. The population of China and Iran did not decrease

during this time period. Parts (b), (c), and (d) do not require specific references

to the graph used in part (a). If the student describes a policy that was designed to

increase the population growth rate, the student must place that policy in its time period accurately.

Description of a policy designed to decrease the population growth rate does not have to state a time period.

A trend on a graph vs. a point on a graph Trends are not mere descriptions of individual points on

the graph. The population of China and Iran did not decrease

during this time period. Parts (b), (c), and (d) do not require specific references

to the graph used in part (a). If the student describes a policy that was designed to

increase the population growth rate, the student must place that policy in its time period accurately.

Description of a policy designed to decrease the population growth rate does not have to state a time period.


What 2 contrasting population policies has Iran had under the Islamic Republic?

What has been the general population policy of China since shortly after Mao's death (1976)?

What are the reasons for Iran's & China's population policies/

What 2 contrasting population policies has Iran had under the Islamic Republic?

What has been the general population policy of China since shortly after Mao's death (1976)?

What are the reasons for Iran's & China's population policies/

Iran before the Revolution of 1979Iran before the Revolution of 1979

1953 - U.S. aided a coup d'etat to overthrow PM Mohammed Mossadeq

U.S. put Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlav back in power

U.S. oil companies had cozy deal w/ the Shah

1953 - U.S. aided a coup d'etat to overthrow PM Mohammed Mossadeq

U.S. put Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlav back in power

U.S. oil companies had cozy deal w/ the Shah



Islamic Revolution, 1979Islamic Revolution, 1979

Shah's family dynasty ended in 1979Ayatollah Khomeini divided the world between

the oppressed & the oppressorsGuess where that put the U.S.??

Shah's family dynasty ended in 1979Ayatollah Khomeini divided the world between

the oppressed & the oppressorsGuess where that put the U.S.??







The Hostage CrisisThe Hostage Crisis

Oct., 1979 - Deposed Shah in U.S. for cancer treatment

Nov., 1979 - Radical Iranian students seize the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking everyone hostage

Demand - trade Shah for hostagesFailed rescue by army Delta Force in April, 1980Deal made, hostages released as Jimmy Carter

leaves the White House for Ronald Reagan

Oct., 1979 - Deposed Shah in U.S. for cancer treatment

Nov., 1979 - Radical Iranian students seize the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking everyone hostage

Demand - trade Shah for hostagesFailed rescue by army Delta Force in April, 1980Deal made, hostages released as Jimmy Carter

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Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of Iran

Khomenei: a successful revolutionary - he institutionalized theocracy so it survived his death

He wanted a revolution 'without borders''Our revolution is an Islamic Revolution & not an

Iranian one.'Executed 6000 opponents in first 2 years1980s war between Sadaam Hussein's Iraq &

Khomenei's Iran - infidels vs. the forces of virtueIran became isolated & defiant under KhomeneiThe war ended with many dead & no great victory

for either side

Khomenei: a successful revolutionary - he institutionalized theocracy so it survived his death

He wanted a revolution 'without borders''Our revolution is an Islamic Revolution & not an

Iranian one.'Executed 6000 opponents in first 2 years1980s war between Sadaam Hussein's Iraq &

Khomenei's Iran - infidels vs. the forces of virtueIran became isolated & defiant under KhomeneiThe war ended with many dead & no great victory

for either side



Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of Iran

Khomenei died in 1989; followed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who still rules as a hard-liner for the revolution

'One who acts on God's belief is not a dictator.'

Khomenei died in 1989; followed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who still rules as a hard-liner for the revolution

'One who acts on God's belief is not a dictator.'



Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of IranOffice of president - head of government,

subservient to the Supreme Leader (top ayatollah)

President Muhammad Khatami - 1997 to 2005 . . . a reformer who clashed with hard-liners

U.S. under George W. Bush missed diplomatic opportunities w/ Khatami, labeling Iran as part of 'Axis of Evil'

Office of president - head of government, subservient to the Supreme Leader (top ayatollah)

President Muhammad Khatami - 1997 to 2005 . . . a reformer who clashed with hard-liners

U.S. under George W. Bush missed diplomatic opportunities w/ Khatami, labeling Iran as part of 'Axis of Evil'



Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of IranPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 2005-2013 . . .

surprise winner first time A hard-liner2007: "In Iran, we don't have homosexuals like in your country."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 2005-2013 . . . surprise winner first time A hard-liner2007: "In Iran, we don't have homosexuals like in your country."





Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of IranAhmadinejad won re-election in 2009 leading to

protests that left Neda & many others dead.Stepped down in 2013, following constitution

Ahmadinejad won re-election in 2009 leading to protests that left Neda & many others dead.

Stepped down in 2013, following constitution





Islamic Republic of IranIslamic Republic of IranAhmadinejad's replacement - Hassan Rouhani has

promised reform . . .More personal freedomsAccess to informationAppointed women to diplomatic corpsNot trusted by Rush Limbaugh or Fox News

Ahmadinejad's replacement - Hassan Rouhani has promised reform . . .

More personal freedomsAccess to informationAppointed women to diplomatic corpsNot trusted by Rush Limbaugh or Fox News



A/B PairsA/B Pairs

A, give clues to get B to say . . . Supreme Leader Guardian Council

A, give clues to get B to say . . . Supreme Leader Guardian Council

A/B PairsA/B Pairs

B, give clues to get A to say . . . Majles Ayatollah Khomeini

B, give clues to get A to say . . . Majles Ayatollah Khomeini

A/B PairsA/B Pairs

A, tell B everything you know about . . . B, tell A everything you know about . . .

A, tell B everything you know about . . . B, tell A everything you know about . . .

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Review from Friday A source of legitimacy for Russian president? A source of legitimacy for the Supreme Leader of Iran? Who vets (screens) candidates for