Aim: What challenges did China face during Deng Xiaoping’s changes to modernize China? Do Now: What are the problems of a modern society? HW: Write an opinion paper (3-4 paragraphs) on whose style of government was better: Mao or Xiaoping. Use supporting details and vocabulary from this lesson.

Deng Xiaoping (1905-1997)

De-Maoization “The 4 Modernizations” Progress in: Industry Science Agriculture Industry Science Defense Class struggle was no longer the central focus!

Gap Between Rich & Poor Deng: If you open a window, some flies naturally get in!

Tiananmen Square, 1989 More democracy!

Student activist, Wang Dan, Beijing University Tiananmen Square, 1989 Student activist, Wang Dan, Beijing University

Democracy—Our Common Ideal! Tiananmen Square, 1989 Democracy—Our Common Ideal!

The “Goddess of Democracy” Tiananmen Square, 1989 The “Goddess of Democracy”

The Government Clamps Down Tiananmen Square, 1989 The Government Clamps Down

Tiananmen Square, 1989 One Lone Man’s Protest

The Massacre: The People’s Army Moves In Tiananmen Square, 1989 The Massacre: The People’s Army Moves In

The Massacre: A Human Body Crushed by an Army Tank Tiananmen Square, 1989 The Massacre: A Human Body Crushed by an Army Tank

The Army Looks for Dissidents Tiananmen Square, 1989 The Army Looks for Dissidents

Student Leaders Are Arrested Tiananmen Square, 1989 Student Leaders Are Arrested

Chinese Students Mourn the Dead Tiananmen Square, 1989 Chinese Students Mourn the Dead

The Reestablishment of Order Tiananmen Square, 1989 The Reestablishment of Order

What’s the Message Here?

Demography may be no surer predictor of destiny than trade data. But of the two momentous changes championed by Deng Xiaoping a quarter-century ago, coercive population controls and experiments with market economics, the jury is still out on which will do more to shape China's long-term potential.

Demography

Demography There are too many retirees in China, and not enough young people to replace them.

Demography "The evidence is overwhelming that a large population of unmarried adult males is a risk factor for both crime and war," Ms. den Boer said in an interview. "The fact that China is an authoritarian country is another risk factor."

Hamburger Method This gives an idea of what you are going to talk about in your essay. Your main idea should be clearly stated. This is the body of your essay. It should have all your facts, figures, and details. These details should support your main topic. This is the conclusion. It should summarize key points that you spoke about and ends with an ending statement. You may restate the thesis as part of your conclusion.

Using Graphic Organizer