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US intervention in Iran in the 1950s
inspired future democratic elections.
led to continued US support of Iranian nationalists.
led to the Islamic revolution of 1978.
was opposed by the British government.
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Correct answer: it led to the Islamic revolution of 1978 (more accurately, the 1979 Islamic Revolution).
Brief explanation:
- The 1953 CIA/MI6 coup overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and restored/strengthened the Shah’s rule. U.S. backing of the Shah’s authoritarian government fostered long‑term popular resentment and helped create the conditions that produced the 1978–79 Islamic Revolution.
- It did not inspire future democratic elections; it suppressed Iran’s democratic nationalist movement.
- It did not lead to continued U.S. support of Iranian nationalists — the U.S. supported the Shah, not Mossadegh’s nationalists.
- It was not opposed by the British government; Britain actively supported action to remove Mossadegh because of the oil nationalization crisis.
Brief explanation:
- The 1953 CIA/MI6 coup overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and restored/strengthened the Shah’s rule. U.S. backing of the Shah’s authoritarian government fostered long‑term popular resentment and helped create the conditions that produced the 1978–79 Islamic Revolution.
- It did not inspire future democratic elections; it suppressed Iran’s democratic nationalist movement.
- It did not lead to continued U.S. support of Iranian nationalists — the U.S. supported the Shah, not Mossadegh’s nationalists.
- It was not opposed by the British government; Britain actively supported action to remove Mossadegh because of the oil nationalization crisis.
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