1. The Peoples Republic of China 351-354

2. Communist Victory- pg. 351
1. Leader of the Nationalist Army: 2. Leader of the Communist Army:

3. 3. Which side was victorious and why?

4. 4. What year was the People’s Republic of China Born
4. What year was the People’s Republic of China Born? What event marked this birth?

5. 5. To where did the Nationalists retreat?

6. Mao’s Leadership - pg. 352 Define propaganda:
7. What was “the Little Red Book”?

7. Selections from “The Little Red Book”

8. “Communists should be the most far‑sighted, the most self-sacrificing, the most resolute, and the least prejudiced in sizing up situations, and should rely on the majority of the masses and win their support.”
— “The Tasks of the Chinese Communist Party in the Period of Resistance to Japan,” May 3, 1937
8. Explain in your own words what Mao meant by this statement.
9. Do you think American politicians have these qualities? Explain

9. “At no time and in no circumstances should a Communist place his personal interests first; he should subordinate them to the interests of the nation and of the masses. Hence, selfishness, slacking, corruption, seeking the limelight, and so on, are most contemptible, while selflessness, working with all one’s energy, whole‑hearted devotion to public duty, and quiet hard work will command respect.”
— “The Role of the Chinese Communist Party in the National War,” October 1938
10. Explain in your own words what Mao means by this statement.
11. Are these qualities displayed by American citizens? Explain.