China during the 20th century 7th Grade Social Studies

SS7H3 SS7H3: The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to the 21st century

SS7H3d SS7H3d: Describe the impact of communism in China in terms of: Mao Zedong The Great Leap Forward The Cultural Revolution Tiananmen Square

SS7H3d Mao Zedong: Leader of the communist revolution in China Led China between 1949 and 1976 Instituted many communist programs in China

Great leap forward

SS7H3d Great Leap Forward: (1958-1960) Mao wanted to create a modern economy in China: Rapidly industrialize Reorganize agriculture

SS7H3d Great Leap Forward: Due to massive flooding in 1959, severe droughts in 1960, and other factors: Millions of Chinese died during this time period China fell into a severe economic depression

Cultural Revolution

SS7H3d Cultural Revolution: (1966-1976) Mao wanted to eliminate his enemies and other individuals who were considered to be opposed to communism

SS7H3d Cultural Revolution: Many Chinese citizens were persecuted, exiled, or killed by Mao and his supporters This time period ended upon the death of Mao in 1976

Tiananmen Square Protests

SS7H3d Tiananmen Square Protests: 1989 Peaceful protest rally that continued growing each day

SS7H3d Tiananmen Square Protests: The Chinese government, fearing a revolution, dispatched soldiers to disperse the crowd The soldiers began using their weapons, and thousands of Chinese were killed