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The Shah re-takes power
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Period: to
Iranian Revolution
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Shah begins modernization
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The Shah declares Martial Law
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Students protesting in liquor store are attacked
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Increase in Steel Mills--Rapid Industrialization
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Shah censors books
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New laws for women's rights
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Birth of the Author
Marjane Satrapi was born -
Cinema burning
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Marjane demonstrates against social class restrictions
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Police shoot protestors in Qom
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The Shah's politcal prisoners are released
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The Ayatollah returns
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Iran takes American Embassy hostage
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Carter presses for Human rights
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Bilingual schools are closed
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The Iranian black market emerges; Marjane is a buyer
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Iran becomes "Islamic Republic of Iran"
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Sadaam Hussein begins Iran/Iraq War
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Marjane and Family go on vacation
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Iranian president elected
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Shah dies
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President is impeached
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Parents travel to Turkey
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Marjane kicked out of school
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The Border is Re-opened
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Marjane leaves for Vienna