1979 Revolution (jan 18, 1978 – feb 24, 1979)
Description:
The revolution was sparked when oil prices of that time decrease while consumer prices increased, as well as when the US pressured the shah to lessen his control on Iranian civil society, motivating citizens to Iran to question him. Additionally, in late 1978, hundreds of unarmed protestors, those who opposed the shah rule and was for the revolution, were killed. Later, in April of 1979, a referendum was held and thus resulted in the founding of the Islamic Republic and the Constitution of 1979 was formed later that year.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 18, 1978
feb 24, 1979
~ 1 years