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8.4 Communism

AP World History 8.4 Rise of Communism, Socialism

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What eventually led to the communist revolution? As a result of internal tension and Japanese aggression, Chinese communists seized power. These changes in China eventually led to communist revolution.
Who fought for control after the Qing dynasty? GMD (Nationalists) v. CCP (Communists) before WWII, both competing for power during warlord era after fall of Qing dynasty
Who sought to destroy the CCP? at times they cooperated (under orders from Stalin), but Jiang Jieshi (Chiang kai-shek) sought to destroy CCP
Who did Jiang Jieshi fight WITH, but knew he was fighting AGAINST him too? Long March was Mao’s escape and rise to power within the CCP theoretically fought together against Japan 1937-45 but both knew real fight was against each other
Who aided GMD and who aided CCP? US aided GMD and Russia helped CCP
Who won the hearts and minds of the peasants in China? 1945-49 part two of civil war, GMD had upper hand at first, CCP gradually won hearts and minds of peasants while GMD base was in cities
Who fled to Taiwan and who won mainland China? by 1949 GMD fled to Taiwan and CCP won mainland US refused to recognize CCP, so GMD was Chinese rep in UN
What did Mao impose on the people? Mao imposed dictatorial control rather than equality of people; real plus came after death of Mao
What did the government control in China? In communist China, the government controlled the national economy through the Great Leap Forward, often implementing repressive policies, with negative repercussions for the population.
What was China's "Great Leap Forward" in the 1950's? Great Leap Forward 1950s: Mao’s effort to industrialize, people diverted from farming to trying to produce steel (sometimes in their backyards)
What was the ultimate result of Mao's effort to industrialize? didn’t work, death toll 20-50 million; China did acquire nukes in early 1960s
What was the "Cultural Revolution" of China in the late 1960's? Cultural Revolution late 1960s: Mao’s attempt to purge non-communist ideas/people, let Red Guards (mostly students) run wild in accusing many got out of hand, had to bring in army, death toll estimates range from 100s of thousands to 20 million
What was the effects of movements to redistribute economic resources? Movements to redistribute land and resources developed within states in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, sometimes advocating communism or socialism.
What was the Communist Revolution for Vietnamese Independence about? Communist Revolution for Vietnamese independence 1945-1975 first against French until 1954 US saw it as part of cold war and gradually intervened with 500,000 troops, peace treaty 1973
What did Mengistu Haile Mariam do in Ethiopia? Mengistu Haile Mariam in Ethiopia 1977 to 1991; all rural land seized and redistributed, Marxist
What happened in Kerala in this time? Land reform in Kerala and other states within India: late 50s Marxist governor pushed radical changes like limiting how much land a person could own and giving the rest to small farmers , overruled by central government,
What happened during the Green Revolution in Kerala? pushed again more successfully by 1970; see also Green Revolution
What was the "bloodless" revolution? White (bloodless) Revolution in Iran 1963-79 westernization under Shah but clash with Islam, heavy handed, not communist
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