Bellringer Using your notes and your memory, WRITE OUT AND answer these questions on page 121 Using your notes and your memory, WRITE OUT AND answer these questions on page 121 – What is containment? – What events from last class occurred as a result of containment? – What were some Soviet responses to Containment? – What was the first satellite launched into space called? BJOTD: How much does it cost for a pirate to get his ears pierced? BJOTD: How much does it cost for a pirate to get his ears pierced?

Tensions Increase The Cold War ( )

Agenda Bellringer Bellringer Notes: China Tension Increases Notes: China Tension Increases Cultural Revolution Video Cultural Revolution Video Propaganda poster Propaganda poster

The Chinese Civil War ( ) Following World War II and the removal of the Japanese from China, China fell into a civil war between two major groups: the Nationalists and the Communists.

The NationalistsThe Communists Chang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) Leader Mao Zedong Southern China Area Ruled Northern China Defeat the communists! Domestic Policy National Liberation Weak due to inflation and failing economy Public Support Strong due to promised land reform Ineffective and corrupt leaders. US supported Military Organization Experienced and motivated guerilla army

Who won? What was the end result? The Communists We now have two Chinas in the world: – The People’s Republic of China controlled by the communists Supported by the USSR – Taiwan controlled by the nationalists Supported by the USA

Processing What do you feel would be the feelings of the US as a result of this event?

Communist China Post Civil War ( ) Leader of the County: Mao Zedong Leader of the County: Mao Zedong Expansionist Goals for the country: Expansionist Goals for the country: – Communist China takes over parts of Mongolia, Tibet, India, and Korea (the north)

Life in Communist China Economy: Economy: – Like USSR-the government ruled the economy A socialist or command economy A socialist or command economy Economic reforms: Economic reforms: – Mao took back the land and redistributed it to form communes (large collective farms) – No more private companies—all government controlled – These reforms worked!

Lifestyle Women were given equal rights Women were given equal rights Childcare given to all Childcare given to all

Totalitarian control Totalitarian control – People owned nothing 1960: The relationship between the USSR and China ended 1960: The relationship between the USSR and China ended – They shared a large border – Both nations wanted to lead the Communist Revolution Mao took a step back and let others lead the party in China Mao took a step back and let others lead the party in China – The government relaxes without Mao

Communism without Mao Mao learned about this and started another revolution in 1966 Mao learned about this and started another revolution in 1966 Goal: use young people to lead the revolution Goal: use young people to lead the revolution – Formed small units called Red Guards The Red Guard began a Cultural Revolution The Red Guard began a Cultural Revolution – Major Idea of the CR: “A hero works with their hands.”