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Iran (Pahlavis (1925-1979) (Role of Shahs (Opposition to Shahs (Tudeh…
Iran
Pahlavis (1925-1979)
Characteristics
Iran transformed into rentier state, paid most expenses through exporting oil and leasing oil rights
1 product economy dependent on oil despite import substitution industrialization and domestic industries
Role of Shahs
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Colonel Reza Khan takes power in 1925, establishing Pahlavi dynasty and authoritarian rule
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Shahs corrupt- growth of personal wealth, Pahlavi Foundation (patronage system between large companies and shah/supporters)
Resurgence Party- Iran becomes a one-party state under the Shah, created a Religious Corps
White Revolution
White Revolution- counters communist influences, land reform taking from large owners and selling to small farmers to encourage modern entrepreneurship
Iran becomes highly centralized state, gov't control of local gov'ts, courts fully secularized
Extended voting rights to women, restricting polygamy, allowing women to work outside the home
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Qajars (1794-1925)
Characteristics
Turkish invaders, c onquered the land of the former Safavid empire
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Loss of land, sale of oil rights, international borrowing --> debt
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