Iranian Revolution

The Iranian Revolution was unique and typical all at the same time. It has many of the same characteristics as the Russian Revolution of 1917, particularly the problems with the classes and the overbearing government system. In both instances, this was a widely accepted and rejoiced takeover, although there was slightly more doubt by the public in the Russian revolution. What was incredibly unique about the Iranian Revolution was the fact that it was replacing a centuries old Monarchy for a Theocracy. Generally in most modern revolutions, the theocracies are the governmental institutions that are being replaced. Another interesting part of this overthrow was how significantly powerful the Iranian military and government was prior to the revolution. This revolution was necessary according to the people because of the government’s oppressive and corrupt structure. It was a common theory that Iran was being control more by outside Western powers such as the United States and Great Britain, which was leading to the demise of the state. In situations of great tyrannical government policies and a lack of civil liberties and rights to the citizens of the nation, it becomes necessary and evident for a revolution like this to occur.