USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Shah wanted to modernize Iran and encouraged Western business and culture.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Read a brief summary of this topic. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, (born October 26, 1919, Tehrān, Iran-died July 27, 1980, Cairo, Egypt), shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, who maintained a pro-Western foreign policy and fostered economic development in Iran.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reza Shah introduced many social, economic, and political reforms during his reign, ultimately laying the foundation of the modern Iranian state. Therefore, he is regarded as the founder of modern Iran.

Detailed explanation-3: -White Revolution, aggressive modernization program implemented in Iran in 1963 and continued until 1979. The reforms, undertaken by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, upended the wealth and influence of the traditional landowning classes, altered rural economies, and led to rapid urbanization and Westernization.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reza Shah’s goal was to modernize Iran, which he tried to do through westernization. He built railroads and succeeded in improving education throughout the country.

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