Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
Where was the Great leap forward and what was it?
In China, when the government wasn't providing for its citizens, citizens started to be interested in comunist rulings. When the new ruler, Mao Ze Dong started ruling, he gained popularity and made a program in 1958 which would have people farm together under government supervision, This was the Great Leap Forward.
Where and when did the Tianamen Square massacre happen?
In 1989, communist governments were sieged in many places around to world, over 10,000 Chinese students gathered to protest China's government in Beijing's Tianamen Square. For seven weeks they pretested peacefully. However, on June 4, 1989, the Chinese government sent soldiers and tanks into Tianamen Square killing hundred of innocent people.
Why did Japan to be rebuilt?
In WWII, after Japan bombs Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941, and the US declares war on Japan on Dec 8, 1941. After conquring Japan with Island hopping, the US realases atomic bombs on Japan's Hiroshima causing much damage.
Where and when did the Korean war take place?
The Korean war was in South Korea, 1950 when Kim II Jung tried to invade South Korea and turn it comunism.
Where and when did the Vietnam war take place?
Between North and South Vietnam in 1954, when Ho Chi Minh's communists tried to take over South Vietnam.
What caused the failiure of The Great Leap Forward?
Chinese farmers did not like that the government controlled what they did and because they didn't own the land anymore, they didn't want to work hard. When droughts and floods damaged the crops, it led to disaster. As a result of the food shortage, 200 million people died from 1958 to 1960 in one of the largest famines in history. Other countries offered to help, such as the US, but China denied any offers for help.
Why did the Tianamen Square protest turn into a massacre?
The comunist government did not like how citizens were protesting and not accepting the government and started to shoot them to make an example and warn others.
What happened after the surrender of Japan?
Japan's economy and government were both wrecked. Industries and farms were destroyed and the emperor that citizens thought was a god was exposed as a mortal, the country's transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric systems were all destroyed.
Why did the Korean War happen?
After world war II, and Korea was divided into northern and southern parts, North Korea wanted to spread communism to democratic South Korea.
Why did the Vietnam war happen?
Vietnam was divided into two parts, North and South. The North part which was communist, tried to take over the South part and turn it communist.
Why did the failed Great Leap Forward lead to the cultural revolution?
Many Chinese lost confidence in Mao's lead. In response to that, Mao created the Cultural Revolution that was meant to stop doubter of the Chinese Communist Party. He had students to quit school and declare war on anyone who opposed communism. THe students were called the Red Guards and attacked and killed for 10 years in China creating chaos.
What was the result of the Tianamen Square?
Hundreds of innocent students were killed and countries around the world saw the violence and urged China to improve its human rights.
How did the US help?
From 1945 to 1952, the US helped Japan. One of the US's generals, General MacArthur, ordered for Japan to disband their military and closed weapon factories. Then, the Us helped Japan to set up and new Democratic government, a constitutional monarchy which was used to preserve the emperor's role. The Us also helped with financial support to kickstart Japan's Economy.
Why was the US involved in this war?
The US had to take a stand against communist aggression and was willing to go to war to stop the spread of communism.
Why did the US become involved in this war?
The US did not want any new communist countries formed in Southeast Asia so they started bombing North Vietman and when American protested the US involvement, the US withdrew in 1973.
What were citizens required to do in the Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution?
Children were turned in Red Guards that killed opposers to the communist belief and citizens were forced to carry around a little red book of Mao's quotes and recite the words before simple things such as buying food, or meeting friends.
How did other countries help?
Other countries helped by urging China to improve its human rights after hearing about the horrific massacre that took place in Tianamen Square. However, as this was unexpected, other countries including the US were helpless to prevent it but they did try to help after the massacre.
What happend as an effect of reparations in Japan?
What are some imediate impacts of the Korean War?
The Korean penisula was badly damaged and many lives were lost, North Korea failed to capture South Korea and when the fighting ended finally in 1953, there was no victorious side.
What were some imediate impacts of the Vietnam War?
Billions of dollars were spent for the US to bomb North Viet name and many lives were lost fighting to prevent South Vietnam from becoming communist. However, the war ended in a cease-fire, with neither side winning.
Impacts of the Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution?
With the Great Leap forward, and 200 million dead from the famine, and others quickly losing faith in the communism beliefs only to be attacked by the Red Guards, chaos stirred in China.
How is Tianamen Square now?
Tianamen Square is now a tourist attraction with many people coming to visit it and remember fallen citizens but also used as a memorial for Mao Ze Dong with his deceased body preserved and displayed of people to pay their respects.
How is Japan now?
On April 28, 1952 Japan was a fully soverign nation. The US involvement to rebuild Japan was positive to Japan. Now Japan has one of the most stable democratic governments and powerful industrlized economy in the world.
What were the results of the war that are still observed today?
Today, South Korea is still free and has free elections and a democratic constitution. North Korea is still a communist country. The 38th parallel dividing line is still intact between the two countries.
What are results of the Vietnam War that still last today?
In 1975, North Vietnam took over South Vietnam for good and the country was reunited, it became the Poeple's Republic of Vietnam and is a communist country now.