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America’s Role

America’s Role. In PAIRS, research and discuss your assigned square from the chart Mix with people from the other squares and TEACH (not COPY) your information Complete the chart organizing key events in the Middle East. America’s Role. In groups of 4, use your charts and choose…

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America’s Role

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  1. America’s Role • In PAIRS, research and discuss your assigned square from the chart • Mix with people from the other squares and TEACH (not COPY) your information • Complete the chart organizing key events in the Middle East

  2. America’s Role • In groups of 4, use your charts and choose… • Top TWO (most impactful) key events • Bottom TWO (least impactful) key events • For your TOP and BOTTOM choices explain WHY you chose those events

  3. Fall of the Shah • In pairs, • What was Sullivan’s view of the Islamist movement led by Ayatollah Khomeini? • Why had Sullivan lost confidence in the shah’s ability to hold power?

  4. Fall of the Shah • According to Ambassador Sullivan, what were the two most important “pillars” of the Iranian political system? • Why did Sullivan believe that the relationship between Iran’s military and religious leaders was the key factor in the country’s crisis? • Why did Sullivan suggest that the United States should consider ending its support of the shah? • According to Sullivan, how would U.S. interests in Iran be harmed by the fall of the shah?

  5. Fall of the Shah • Was the ambassador’s assessment of the Islamist movement correct? • Should the United States have stood more firmly behind the shah or reached out earlier to establish ties with the Islamist movement? • What lessons should be drawn from the fall of the shah?

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