Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
Was the Great Leap Forward a success?
It was a disaster.
What happened to the protestors?
Many of them died because soldiers and tanks opened fire on protestors that refused to leave.
Which American General helped with the rebuilding of Japan.
General Douglas MacArthur
In the present is South Korea a democratic or a communist country?
In the present is Vietnam a communist or democratic country?
Communist
What happens to those who speak out against communism in China?
They were tortured and imprisoned.
How many students protested at Tiananmen Square?
10,000
What did Japan do after signing the new constitution?
They pledged to pay reparations to the countries they harmed during WWII.
Initially during the war who was winning?
The UN initially faced heavy loses but later they finally began to win.
Who was the leader of the communist party?
Ho Chi Minh
What was the impact of the Great Leap Forward.
A famine happened which caused the deaths of many.
On what date did the Tiananmen Square Massacre happen?
On Apr 15, 1989
Currently how is Japan faring?
Japan has had a positive effect from MacArthur's help and has become one of the most stable democratic governments in the world and has become one of the most powerful industrialized economy in the world.
Why did the US interfere during the Korea war?
The US wanted to stop the spread of communism.
Why was Vietnam split into two countries?
The US was alarmed at the idea of the communist party ruling Vietnam. So the US used its influence to have the country split into two parts. With Minh in control of the northern region and the US in charge of the southern region.
What was the real reason for the Cultural Revolution?
Mao said the Cultural Revolution was to restore ancient Chinese culture and traditions. But really the Cultural Revolution was a way to stifle all opposition to Mao's Communist rule.
What was the impact of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
It showed the flaws of Communism and influenced many to protest the corrupt Chinese government.
What impact did the US have on Japan.
Who led the UN forces?
American General Douglas MacArthur.
On what year did North Vietnam go to war to fight anti-communist forces in South Vietnam?
1965
After Mao's death has the situation in the present got better?
After Mao's death China's new leader Deng Xiaoping made some reforms but there weren't many extraordinary changes as the government stuck to its communist roots. Thought they did make it slightly more market by allowing private businesses and allowing farmers to own land.
Has China done any improvements after the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
The Tiananmen Square Massacre raised attention over the world on China's human rights. Countries all around the world place pressure on China and forced it to make steps toward better human rights.
What type of constitution is Japan after the reforms?
It is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament.
Who won this war(the UN/US or North Korea/China)?
Neither side one because when the fighting it was a stalemate and both sides lost no land.
What did the US do in Vietnam?
The US split the country into 2 parts, where one part was communist and one part was democratic. The North part, the communist part, wanted to combine Vietnam into a communist country. The north part declared war on the democratic war. The US fought back but eventually lost the war.