People/Figures
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
Leader of Bolsheviks, inspired Russian Revolution
How did the policies of the dictator of Mexico cause revolution?
He was oppressive, corrupt, rigged elections
What was the goal of the Great Leap Forward?
To quickly modernize China
Who took power at the end of the Russian Revolution?
Lenin and the Bolsheviks
What happened to the Chinese people with Maos Great Leap Forward?
Who was the leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party?
Chang Kai Shek
How did Western Influence cause the Chinese Revolution?
The West hurt the Chinese Economy and took advantage of the country. The people felt their country was weak and needed change.
Having equal rights, freedom of speech, and other natural rights in Mexico
Which country helped influence the revolution in China?
Russia
What happened in Mexico after Diaz was overthrown?
A power struggle ensued with various groups fighting each other
How was Gandhi similar to MLK?
Both believed in non violent protest
What was one cause for the Chinese Revolution?
Corruption in the Qing Dynasty
Lack of modernization
Power struggles
Japanese incursion
What was one goal of the Russian Revolution?
To overthrow the Czar and make Russia a more modern and industrialized country
Did India gain independence from Great Britan?
What was one problem happening within China during the revolution?
The Chinese Civil War, China is divided and it lasts for many years. Chinese communists fight Chinese nationalists.
Who was the leader of the Indian Revolution?
Gandhi
How did the British influence in India create cause behind the revolution?
The British oppressed the Indian people, took advantage of their economy, treated them as second class citizens.
Chinese Revolution
What type of economy / ideology did the Bolsheviks put in place in Russia?
Socialism
Which Russian groups fought each other during the revolution?
Red Army (Bolshevik) fought White Army (Democratic Socialists - Anti Bolsheviks)
Who was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party?
Mao Zedong
How did Russias involvement in WWI influence its revolution?
Russia had devastating losses due to its lack of modern equipment and industrial capability. The people wanted Russia to develop and improve.
Gaining Independence from Great Britain was a goal of which Revolution?
What type of economy / ideology did Mao Zedong put in place in China?
Socialism
What was the Red Terror?
Break down of Russian society. Mass executions and arrests orchestrated by the Bolsheviks. This was due to suspecting people of being Socialist Revolutionaries and Anti Bolshevik