Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
When did the cultural revolution start?
1958
True or False: The protesters rioted and were violent
False: They were peaceful
How did the U.S help rebuild Japan's economy?
They spent a total of $1.9 billion creating a strong economy in Japan. The American occupation government also engaged in land redistribution.
What did the countries disagree on causing the Korean War?
South Korea wanted a pro-western government while North Korea wanted a pro-soviet government.
How many American soldiers were sent to fight?
Up to 500,000 soldiers
How many people were killed?
20-30 million
When did the attack start?
June of 1989
Where and when was Japan's attack on the U.S?
Pearl Harbor, December 1941
True or false: The United Nations played a major role
True
Who's side was the U.S fighting for?
South Vietnam
What proposed changes in 1960 caused Mao to launch a cultural revolution?
To modernize China’s economy by building up the coal, steel, and iron industries.
Who ordered this attack?
Deng Xiaoping
How was America involved in Japan after World War II?
Because the end of World War II led to the American occupation of Japan
What other war was occurring during the Korean War?
Cold War
Who won this war and when?
South Vietnam fell to North Vietnam in 1975.
What was the negative effect at the end of the revolution?
What is damaged China's economy and traditional culture
How many were killed in this massacre?
2,600 were killed
What is the current government in Japan?
Constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament
What was the solution to the War?
In 1953, a truce was signed ending the fighting
What was the cause of fighting?
The elections that were scheduled to be held in 1956 to create a unified government were canceled after disagreement arose.
What happened to Mao's reputation after this failed attempt?
Many Chinese citezens lost confidence in Mao’s leadership.
What happened as a result of the massacre?
Calls for political reform
What restriction does Japan have regarding war?
Cannot start wars/cannot participate unless they are attacked.
How was America involved in the Korean War?
What was the force behind the U.S pulling its troops out?
Americans protested for the U.S to not be in the war.