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Iranian Revolution
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 * The outcome of the revolution was that is transformed Iran from a Monarchy to an Islamic Republic.
 * The ruler when it was a Monarchy was Monhommad Reza Shah.
 * The ruler when it transformed into an Islamic Republic was Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
 * The revolution began in January 1978 and Khomeini became ruler in December 1979.
 * Shah lead the secret police called the Savak to run the country, and the people revolted and the country came close to a civil war breaking out.
 * All throughout the year of 1978 there were protests after protests toward the Shah. Many people were killed at these protests. The country was on the verge of exploding, and as the month of Muhurram was approching the villance and protests would get worse.
 * Khomeini moved to France during this time, and his fame and support grew. Fance and Britan supported Khomeini in getting ride of the Shah.
 * On December 2, Muhurram started. Demonstrations were held all month by the demonstrators, not the government. They took control over all government buildings and assassinated many government officials.
 * January 16, 1979, the Shah left Iran for good.
 * February 1, Khumayni returned to Iran. There was a welcoming crowed of several million people.
 * Khumayni declared a new Islamic Republic and the Revolution was over.