1. Mao Zedong and Korean War

2. Enduring Understanding Conflict and Change: The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.

3. Georgia Performance Standards SS7H3-The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to the 21 st century. d. Describe the impact of Communism in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square. e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of Communism

4. In 1911, Chinese nationalists overthrew the Qing Dynasty that had ruled China since the 1600s, creating the Republic of China. The first ruler was Dr. Sun Yat-Sen; “the Father of the Chinese Revolution” Dr. Sun spread the idea of democracy in China. He thought that the Chinese people should have a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” In 1912, he set up the Kuomintang. The goal was to make China a modern democratic republic. This new government (led by the Chinese Nationalist Party) was not very good, so many people looked to the Soviet Union and Communism for an alternative. A young teacher, Mao Zedong, helped to form the Chinese Communist Party in 1921. His goal was for there to be no rich or poor in China-everyone would be equal. http://real.doe.k12.ga.us/vod/gso/social-studies/Video-Dictionary/Mao- Zedong.wmv

5. Mao Zedong “Chairman Mao”

6. In 1926 - Chiang Kai-shek, a nationalist, took over China and set up the Chinese Nationalist Party. His only enemy was Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party In 1934- Kai-shek & his army surrounded and forced Mao Zedong and his Red Army of over 600,000 into the mountains to escape defeat. They had to walk nearly 6,000 miles back to the western side of China. This became known as the Long March. Many communists died along the way which angered Mao. After this, many peasants in the countryside supported Mao because of this show of dedication to the Chinese people

7. WWII—CNP and CCP joined forces, this time to defeat the Japanese Their alliance was short-lived because after the Japanese surrendered, civil war broke out in which Mao (Communists) defeated Chiang Kai-shek (Nationalist). The result of this was: CHINA BECAME COMMUNIST!!! Chiang Kai-shek and his nationalists were forced to flee to Taiwan, where they still rule today.

8. The communists, under dictator Mao Zedong, came to power on October 1, 1949! Communism: when the government (one person CONTROLS EVERYTHING!). People have no rights. Mao wanted to totally change Chinese civilization. He said he wanted equality among all people &(no social classes) but it did not work this way Mao became “God-like” in China with posters of him and propaganda everywhere.

10. A photograph of a portrait of Mao Zedong at the south gate of the Forbidden City

11. Little Red Book

12. The Korean War

13. Early 20 th Century From 1910-1945 Korea was ruled by Japan. After it was divided into North (controlled by U.S.S.R.) and South (controlled by the U.S. ) In 1948 the U.N. held elections but the U.S.S.R refused and handed over ruled to Kim II Sung A poster from N. Korea showing Soviet influence

14. What is the Cold War? The Struggle for World Power between the U.S. and the Soviet Union Started after WWII and lasted until the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. The U.S. and Soviet Union never technically attacked each other, there was just a lot of threatening to use nuclear weapons. Each side tried get as many countries to come to their side. Soviet Union wanted them to become Communist, U.S. wanted democracy.

15. What is the Domino Theory? If one nation fell to communism, then others in the area would follow (like dominoes). This caused the U.S. to become involved in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars

16. The Korean War began in the early hours of June 25, 1950, when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea. Korean War was referred to as a seesaw war because one side would take over land and the other would get it back.

17. First Year of the Korean War-don’t copy June 25, 1950 – General Chai Ung (communist) invaded South Korea. North Korea wanted to unite all of Korea under Communist rule. Seoul – capital of S. Korea fell. United Nations and the U.S. sided with S. Korea because of the Domino Theory

20. The war featured some of the most intense fighting and worst conditions ever experienced by American soldiers 34,000 American servicemen lost their lives in three years The majority of losses were concentrated in the first year

21. Results Lasted three years (1950- 1953) and ended in stalemate (neither side gaining much in terms of territory). Although an armistice was signed in 1953 between the US, China, North Korea, and South Korea refused to sign it, leaving the two Koreas separate to this day.

22. 38 th parallel (38 degrees North latitude)– remains the border between two countries with a demilitarized zone (DMZ) Today 38,000 soldiers provide a defense against N. Korean invasion

24. Today, S. Korea is prosperous and democratic. They have advanced technology and has a high GDP Today, N. Korea is still communist (one of the few countries left that is) and suffers many economic problems. Unlike China, which is still Communist but has a successful economy, most countries have embargoes against North Korea because of their harsh treatment of their people.

25. Recent issues In November 2010, for the first time in several years the two countries exchanged fire when North Korea fired against Yeonpyeongdo a civilian village. North Korea has threatened to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and the U.S.

26. Writing Assignment-Finish for HW Letter to Cousin (Friendly Letter Format) Pretend like you are living in either North or South Korea during the Korean War. You have a cousin who lives in the “other” Korea (for example, if you live in North Korea, your cousin lives in South Korea). You are going to write a letter to your cousin talking about the war. Be sure to include details about the war and how you feel about the war. This letter should be 1 page long.

27. Friendly Letter Format