1. Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
The Cold War
Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
Witness History Audio: Communist Victory in China
China’s Communist Revolution
Chinese Communists defeated the Nationalists by winning the support of the peasants. The Communists discouraged religious practice and the ideas of Confucianism. Private properties were seized. Opponents were persecuted. Mao Zedong created communes to produce crops, steel, and other products. The products turned out to be of low quality. In the Cultural Revolution, many young Chinese answered the call to attack the bourgeois.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What emotions do you hear in Mao Zedong’s words? (pride and defiance) “Based on Mao’s words and the photo, what was the nature of China’s revolution?” (a mass movement backed by military force)
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2. Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
The Cold War
Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
China, the Cold War’s “Wild Card”
China and the Soviet Union had a troubled history and a dispute over ideology and never formed a strong alliance. The U.S. came to recognize the People’s Republic of China and, under President Nixon, establish formal diplomatic relations. Taiwan continued to assert its independence from China.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What emotions do you hear in Mao Zedong’s words? (pride and defiance) “Based on Mao’s words and the photo, what was the nature of China’s revolution?” (a mass movement backed by military force)
Color Transparency 184: East Asia and Southeast Asia
Note Taking Transparency 178
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3. Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
The Cold War
Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
War Comes to Korea
When each of the rulers of North and South Korea wanted to rule the entire country, the two sides went to war. The South was backed by the U.S. and the North by the Soviets. When Mao Zedong sent troops to help the North Koreans, the war turned into a stalemate and both sides agreed to an armistice.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What emotions do you hear in Mao Zedong’s words? (pride and defiance) “Based on Mao’s words and the photo, what was the nature of China’s revolution?” (a mass movement backed by military force)
Geography Interactive: The Korean War
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4. Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
The Cold War
Section 3: Communism Spreads in East Asia
Two Koreas
After the armistice, South Korea flourished economically with a market economy. Communist North Korea experienced economic stagnation. They remain divided.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What emotions do you hear in Mao Zedong’s words? (pride and defiance) “Based on Mao’s words and the photo, what was the nature of China’s revolution?” (a mass movement backed by military force)
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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5. Color Transparency 184: East Asia and Southeast Asia
The Cold War: Section 3
Color Transparency 184: East Asia and Southeast Asia
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6. Note Taking Transparency 178
The Cold War: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 178
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7. Progress Monitoring Transparency
The Cold War: Section 3
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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