1. APRIL 22 – AP COMP GOV – THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD Agenda: Notes: Early 20 th Century History Video: “The Great Leap Forward” Homework: Read p. 307 - 317 Take out: Pen/Pencil Notebook

2. “BOXER REBELLION” - 1899- 1901 Uprising in Northern China seeks to stifle reforms in the Qing administration, drive out foreigners and re- establish traditional rule. Rebellion defeated by foreign intervention With Western powers, Russia and Japan extracted further concessions from weakened Qing government

3. RISE OF THE REPUBLIC 1911-12 - Military revolts by reform-minded officers lead to proclamation of Republic of China under Sun Yat- sen and abdication of last Qing emperor. Republic struggles to consolidate its rule amid regional warlordism and the rise of the Communist Party. 1925 – Death of Sun Yat-sen brings Chiang Kai-shek to the fore. Breaks with the Communists and confirms the governing Kuomintang as a nationalist party.

4. THE REPUBLIC 1931-45 - Japan invades and gradually occupies more and more of China. 1934-35 - Mao Zedong emerges as Communist leader during the party's "Long March" to its new base in Shaanxi Province.

5. COMMUNISM IN CHINA Watch the following video, and answer the questions below: https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=2ZPvHV0A6 GU https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=2ZPvHV0A6 GU 1. What events led up to the adoption of Communism in China? What was the appeal of Communism? 2. How was Soviet Communism similar to and different from Chinese Communism? Take notes on: Kuomintang Nationalists Chiang Kai-Shek Long March Mass Campaigns Great Leap Cultural Revolution Relationship between society and state