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What is a revolution?

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A significant change in political power or organizational structures that occurs in a relatively short period of time.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is one of the main goals of a revolution?

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To bring about significant change.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What scenario best illustrates a revolution?

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A nation overthrowing its government to establish a new system.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What was one reason for the Iranian Revolution?

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Inflation was too high.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What type of government is characterized by absolute control over its citizens?

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Totalitarian.

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What is a boycott?

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A refusal to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Who was the Shah in the context of the Iranian Revolution?

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The monarch of Iran before the revolution, who was overthrown.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What role did the Ayatollah play in the Iranian Revolution?

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He was a key religious leader who opposed the Shah and led the revolution.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What does the term 'totalitarian' mean?

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A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

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What is the significance of protests during a revolution?

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Protests are a way for citizens to express their dissatisfaction and demand change.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4