The Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
When did the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward began in China?
The Cultural Revolution began in 1958 and the Cultural Revolution began in 1966.
When was the massacre?
1989
When did the U.S. occupy Japan?
1945
When was the date that marks the beginning of the Korean War?
1950
When did the Vietnam War begin?
In 1955
What were the causes and the effects of the Great Leap Forward?
China's weak economy relied more on agriculture, so Mao wanted to focus more on industry. Then, a massive famine struck and killed many people. The government made all the decisions for the people and the citizens did not like their rights being taken away.
In Tiananmen Square of Beijing, why were there many protesters?
The students protested to speak out against communism and called for a move to democracy.
What was the initial motive and the greatest concern for the U.S. to occupy Japan?
At first, the U.S. wanted to reduce Japan's military, but they were more concerned of communism spreading.
Why did the war begin?
North Korea sent troops to invade South Korea.
How did the Vietnam War begin and why did the U.S. intervene?
Ho Chi Minh, a communist leader of the north, continued to fight for the full unification of Vietnam. The U.S. joined in on the fighting out of fear that communism will spread.
What campaign did Mao create after the Great Leap Forward and why?
Mao wanted to gain back his control over the people in China, so he created a campaign that promises to restore China's old culture and traditions back into the country.
How did the government respond?
The government had enough and ordered the Chinese army to open fire on the peaceful protestors.
How did the U.S. prevent communism from spreading in Japan?
A lot of money was invested by the U.S. to strengthen the economy and a new democracy was built with the help of the U.S.
How did the opposing side respond to North Korea's invasion?
The U.S. and the U.N. viewed the invasion as a threat and sent their troops that drove the North Soldiers all the way to the China border.
How did the opposing side react to the north invading the south?
The U.S. sent weapons and over 50,000 troops to help defend South Vietnam. Other countries also gave support to the south.
Did the Cultural Revolution keep its promise?
No, most of China's culture was ripped away because those who continued to teach old culture were punished. Also, buildings of Chinese heritage were destroyed.
How did the world respond?
International awareness began rising and several countries around the world pushed China to improve human rights.
What is the Japanese government and economy like?
Japan's has a mostly market economy and their government is a constitutional monarchy to respect the emperor's role, but to also give more rights to citizens.
How did the North respond to their soldiers being forced to the border of China?
North Korea fought back along with the Communist Chinese, which made the U.N. soldiers retreat back into South Korea.
How did the citizens in America react to the U.S. involvement and what made the American troops withdraw from Vietnam?
Many Americans were against the U.S. involvement with Vietnam, so they began protesting. The U.S. troops slowly withdrew from Vietnam because it was clear that the American and South Vietnam forces will not win the war.
What were the outcomes when the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution ended?
After the Great Leap Forward, the citizens lost confidence in Mao's leadership and Mao lost absolute power for a while. Although the Cultural Revolution was declared complete by Mao, the attacks ended when the dictator died. As a result, the people felt more negative emotions towards the government.
What is democracy like in China after all of these events?
China is still a communist country as it is moving towards capitalism. Living standards and personal choice has improved, but political controls still have a tight grip.
How did rebuilding of Japan positively effect their economy and government?
The country has one of the most stable governments and the most powerful industrialized economies in the world.
Which side won the war and what are the present day results?
No one won the war, but there were many lost lives. Today, the line still divides the democratic south, and the communist north.
What was the unification of Vietnam and what is their current economy like?
South Vietnam finally surrendered to North Vietnam and the two sides turned into one communist country. Today, Vietnam's economy is growing after the government had struggled for many years.