Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
When did Mao Zedong start the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution?
The Great Leap Forward started in 1958 and the Cultural Revolution started in 1966.
Why did the government open fire in Tiananmen Square?
People were peacefully protesting Communism and were calling for a move towards democracy.
When did the U.S. occupy Japan?
They occupied Japan from 1945-1952.
When did Kim II Sung send his army to invade South Korea?
In 1950, Kim II Sung sent his army to invade South Korea. At the time, he was the dictator of North Korea.
What were the casualties in this war and how much money was spent?
Billions of dollars were spent and thousand of lives were lost during the war.
Why did Mao Zedong start the Great Leap Forward and how did it lead to the Cultural Revolution?
Mao Zedong wanted to modernize and speed up China's economy by building up many industries. It led to the Cultural Revolution because Mao thought he was losing control of the country, and he wanted to take the lead of the Communist party in China again.
How many students took place in a pro-democracy to corrupt the communist government?
In 1989, over 10,000 Chinese students took place in this protest movement.
Who wrote Japan's constitution and what were some rules on it?
General MacArthur wrote Japan's constitution. He ordered Japan's military to be disbanded, the military leaders involved were to be brought to trial, and they had to pay the reparations to the other countries that they harmed in the war.
What was the ending effect of the war?
The 38th parallel remained intact between North and South Korea. The fighting finally ended in 1953. No one actually won the war.
What was the ending effect of the Vietnam War?
Many Americans did not like the fact that the U.S. was involved in Vietnam War and in 1973, their troops were withdrawn. In the end, the war ended in a ceasefire
What is the current government China has today? Did living standards improve?
Though many of the living standards and personal choices have improved, political controls still remain limited. China is still continuing its communist traditions.
How many weeks did the protests occur in Tiananmen Square?
The peaceful protestors filled the square for 7 weeks.
What type of government does Japan have today?
Japan has one of the most stable democracies and one of the most powerful industrial economies in the world.
What is Korea like today after the war? Are North and South Korea united?
Though many lives were lost, South Korea remained free, so containment of communism worked. North Korea remained a strong communist country under the rule of Kim Jong II.
How did this war impact Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh's communists were led in North Vietnam. The U.S. provided support to South Vietnam because they did not want any new communist countries to form in Southeast Asia.
What impact did Mao Zedong have on the citizens after creating the Cultural Revolution?
Citizens started to fear and not trust the government. This created mass chaos in China. Instead of restoring China's culture and traditions, the Cultural Revolution was just a severe way to eliminate people who opposed Mao's beliefs and communist rule.
Who were the orders under to send soldiers and tanks to fire on the peaceful protestors?
Deng Xiaoping sent soldiers and tanks to fire on the protestors because they refused to leave the square.
Why did President Truman decide to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
President Truman warned the Japanese government to surrender, but they refused. They thought about invading Japan but were worried that too many lives would be lost. After the bombs, both cities were completely destroyed and the Japanese finally agreed to surrender.
Why was the U.S. willing to go to war with Korea?
The U.S. did not want communism to spread and they were willing to go to war if it did. General MacArthur led his troops past the 38th parallel, bringing China's army into the war.
What year did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War and how did it begin?
The U.S. became involved in 1965 when the bombing of North Vietnam began.
How did the Great Leap Forward Fail and what happened to the economy?
The Great Leap Forward failed due to poor management, government corruption, and environmental issues. The economy actually shrank, starting one of the largest famines in history.
What did this massacre raise international attention to?
This massacre raised attention to China's poor treatment of human rights.
After the war, how did the U.S. help Japan's economy? What economy are they today?
The U.S. offered financial support. This money, along with strong Japanese beliefs, led to a boom in Japan's economic growth. Today, they are a mixed economy, leaning towards a market economy.
What caused General MacArthur to get fired?
Truman fired MacArthur because he thought MacArthur overstepped his authority and disobeyed direct orders. He ruined the president's hope of ending the Korean War.
What current situation is Vietnam in today? Did everyone get what they wanted?
In 1975, North Vietnam took over South Vietnam for good. They were all reunited again. They are declared a communist country. There are only a few communist countries in the world today.