1. Communism ENDS in Russia but continues in China. WHY?

2. Assignment #6: Modern China

3. China Reading As a class we will read about the changes that came to China after Mao died and the student protests in Tiananmen Square. You will answer the questions after we read on a piece of binder paper. This article is academic and uses a lot of tough vocabulary. You can help yourself and those who will read after you by taking notes on the paper as we discuss AND underlining important facts/information that will help you answer the following questions:

4. Vocab CCP = Communist Party Deng Xiaoping – leader of China who made reforms Hu Yaobang – liberal member of communist party who wanted reform (his dismissal will spark protests)

5. Questions 1)After Mao died, what changes occur in communist China as Deng Xiaoping takes control? 2) Why were many intellectuals and younger people in China becoming dissatisfied with Communism in the 1980s?

6. 3) Describe how the Communist government reacted to student protests. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqlPqCHCTTghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqlPqCHCTTg (0-6 min)

7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknMdeiSoSk&feat ure=mfu_in_order&list=ULhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknMdeiSoSk&feat ure=mfu_in_order&list=UL (1-7 min) 7) What major trends occur during the 1990s in China after the Tiananmen Square protests?

8. For Discussion What are differences between the Chinese government’s response to protests and response in the Communist Eastern Bloc in 1989?

10. Accomplishments of Modern China Challenges Facing Modern China On the back of Assignment #6: Modern China Article Reflection Takes notes from the article on the two topics listed below

11. Answer for Reflection Explain why you think communism has lasted in China into the 21 st Century when it failed in Russia at the end of the 20 th Century.