Why did Shah Mohommad Reza Pahlavi fall from power?

Question

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi fell from power in the Iranian revolution of 1978-1979 partly because he
(A) was moving toward a military alliance with the Soviet Union
(B) was aggressive in modernizing the country along Western lines
(C) insisted on strict enforcement of Islamic religious laws
(D) tried unsuccessfully to annex Afghanistan
(E) opposed increased educational and employment opportunities for women

Answer 1

noen of the above. he fell from power because the idiot jimmy carter refused to back him up when the crazy ayatollahs came to overthrow him. none of the muslim problems would have happened over the past 30 years if carter had supported the shah

Answer 2

Of the five options, B is the closest to being accurate.

His fall can be ascribed to three major factors.

First, his aggressive pro-western modernization campaign put him in direct conflict with the clerical community. They saw the secularization moves as efforts to reduce their role and authority in Iranian life. Ultimately, this group took control after the fall of the Shah.

Second, in the 1950s, in cooperation with the CIA, he removed the nationalist prime minister. While this move was in the best interests of the U.S., it essentially isolated the Shah from those who would have otherwise supported his efforts at establishing a more secular country.

Third, after supporting the Shah's efforts to suppress his opponents for 20 years, the U.S. withdrew its support and tried to get the Shah to negotiate with his opposition.

Answer 3

B comes closest.