Mao & Stalin
Between the two theorists, who valued the revolutionary potential of the peasant class more highly?
Mao
Name at least two reasons why CCP felt as a junior partner with the Soviets.
Less experience as a party, high tariff rates, political humiliation, suggestions meant as orders
Mao viewed Khrushchev as a traitor to which class?
The working class
What were the major conflicts in Eastern Asia in the period 1945 - 1969? Name at least 2
Indo China war I & II, Korean war, 2 Taiwanese Straight crises
Which International was referred to as the Comintern?
Both the USSR and China believed what should be the approach towards the UN?
Outwardly cooperative, covertly weakening it
Name 2 criticisms of Stalin Khrushchev made in the Secret Speech
Executing loyal bolsheviks, creating a cult of personality, repression, ethnic deportations
Which communist parties in the East Asia region were supported at any point of time by the CCP?
Northern Vietnam, Cambodia Khmer Rouge, North Korea, Laos, Bhurma
Why did Stalin insist on the CCP cooperating with the KMT?
He felt that the independent Chinese communists could become a threat to Soviet interests in the region.
Propaganda during this era commonly displayed the two nations communists doing what? Name 2
Sharing theory, industrailizing, raising/interacting with kids
Why did Mao oppose the policy of peaceful coexistence?
Due to believing confrontation with capitalist powers was inevitable?
What was SEATO and it's role?
South East Asian Treaty Organization, containing communism in South East Asia
How did Mao's understanding of how the party should function differ from Stalin?
The party should incorporate the mass' criticisms rather than just guiding from above.
What were the Manchurian privileges?
Railroads in the region, the Lvshun port, Dalliance harbor
Which countries' models of communism did the Chinese communist party consider? Name 2
Yugoslav, USSR, Central democratic
How did the approach towards regional revolutions differ between the two powers?
The USSR took a far more cautious approach, wary as to not provoke America, while China provided more sirect support.
What was Stalin's reasoning for keeping Mao in Moscow?
He wanted to display his seneriority and importance, while also making Mao a form of political hostage.
How did Khrushchev's de-Stalinization result in the Sino Soviet Split?
Radicalisation of the CCP against Khrushchev, growing personality cult of Mao opposed by USSR, economic divergence
What was the name of the territory that was disputed between the two powers in 1969, nearly causing nuclear war?
Zhenbao Island/Damanaskiy Island
Why was the USSR unwilling to support the CCP during the 2nd Taiwan Straight crisis?
Fear of nuclear war