Modernization (aug 21, 1948 – aug 21, 1979)
Description:
Women can hold office, roads, hospitals, etc. were built. However, Reza Shah became a dictator. He eliminated other parties and limited freedom of speech. (Used SAVAK, secret police, to limit others’ power) Opposition includes: communist-inspired students and Muslim fundamentalistAdded to timeline:
Date:
aug 21, 1948
aug 21, 1979
~ 31 years