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Essential Question How did communism rise in China?

When did China go Communist? 1949 – The People’s Republic of China is formed China had been involved in a CIVIL WAR for nearly 20 years Chinese NationalistsChinese Communists led by Chiang Kai-Shekled by Mao Zedong vs

Who won the civil war? During the 1930s, the Nationalists and the Communists worked together to battle the Japanese… …but when World War II ended, the struggle between the Nationalists and the Communists resumed In 1949, the Nationalists fled to the island of Taiwan and Mao Zedong declared victory for the Communists

What was Mao’s plan for China? Mao wanted China to: ► Modernize as soon as possible ► Become a nation without social classes To help China reach these goals, Mao took total control The United States refused to recognize the People’s Republic of China

How did Mao run China? GREAT LEAP FORWARD Mao’s 5 year economic plan – combining farms into huge communes where up to 30,000 people live and work together CULTURAL REVOLUTION Mao’s effort to rid China of Communist opposition RED GUARD Mao’s revolutionary group assigned to destroy people that were still practicing old ideas, culture, customs, or habits

Is China still Communist? China is still a Communist nation 1976 – Mao dies at age 82, DENG XIAOPING becomes the new leader 1972 – US President RICHARD NIXON visited China

What was China like after Mao? 1989 – Troops fire upon pro- democracy Chinese students in TIANANMEN SQUARE in Beijing 1979 – The US and China establish diplomatic relations

Essential Question How did communism rise in China?

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