1. China during the 20th century
7th Grade Social Studies

2. SS7H3
SS7H3:
The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to the 21st century

3. SS7H3d SS7H3d: Describe the impact of communism in China in terms of:
Mao Zedong
The Great Leap Forward
The Cultural Revolution
Tiananmen Square

4. SS7H3d Mao Zedong: Leader of the communist revolution in China
Led China between 1949 and 1976
Instituted many communist programs in China

5. Great leap forward

6. SS7H3d Great Leap Forward: (1958-1960)
Mao wanted to create a modern economy in China:
Rapidly industrialize
Reorganize agriculture

7. SS7H3d Great Leap Forward:
Due to massive flooding in 1959, severe droughts in 1960, and other factors:
Millions of Chinese died during this time period
China fell into a severe economic depression

8. Cultural Revolution

9. SS7H3d Cultural Revolution: (1966-1976)
Mao wanted to eliminate his enemies and other individuals who were considered to be opposed to communism

10. SS7H3d Cultural Revolution:
Many Chinese citizens were persecuted, exiled, or killed by Mao and his supporters
This time period ended upon the death of Mao in 1976

11. Tiananmen Square Protests

12. SS7H3d Tiananmen Square Protests: 1989
Peaceful protest rally that continued growing each day

13. SS7H3d Tiananmen Square Protests:
The Chinese government, fearing a revolution, dispatched soldiers to disperse the crowd
The soldiers began using their weapons, and thousands of Chinese were killed