The Role of the Citizen
How do citizens participate in a democratic government?
They vote to elect their leaders.
What was the goal of the Great Leap Forward?
To rapidly industrialize China and increase agricultural production.
What was the TRUE goal of the Cultural Revolution?
To rid the country of those who opposed Mao Zedong.
Who was Mao Zedong?
The founding father of the People's Republic of China and a key communist leader.
What year did the Tiananmen Square Massacre occur?
1989
In an autocratic government, how much citizen participation is allowed?
Very little; leaders are not elected by the people.
What years did the Great Leap Forward occur?
1958 to 1962.
Who initiated the Cultural Revolution?
Mao Zedong
How did Mao Zedong win over the people of China in his campaign to power?
Robin Hood! He implemented land reforms to redistribute land from landlords to peasants.
What was the main demand of the protestors in Tiananmen Square?
Political reform (more democratic) and greater freedoms.
How does the communist government of China allow for citizen participation?
Citizens can participate in local elections, but the Communist Party controls the higher levels of government.
What was one significant consequence of the Great Leap Forward?
It led to a massive famine resulting in millions of deaths.
What years did the Cultural Revolution take place?
1966 to 1976.
What was one of Mao's major policies that aimed to transform China's economy?
The Great Leap Forward.
How did the government respond to the protests at Tiananmen Square?
They sent in the military to suppress the protests.
What happens to citizens who oppose the government in China?
They may face persecution or imprisonment.
How did the Great Leap Forward impact China's economy?
It caused economic disaster and decreased agricultural output.
What group was formed to promote the goals of the Cultural Revolution?
The Red Guards.
What was a common way Mao Zedong promoted his ideas among the youth?
Through the Red Guards, who spread his revolutionary messages.
What was the result of the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of protestors were killed.
Compare the roles of citizens in autocratic versus democratic governments.
In democratic governments, citizens have a say in leadership and policies, while in autocratic governments, citizens have limited or no influence.
What was the role of communes in the Great Leap Forward?
They were collective farming units where resources were shared.
What impact did the Cultural Revolution have on education?
Schools were closed, and traditional education was disrupted.
What major event in 1966 was launched by Mao to enforce communism and eliminate capitalist elements?
The Cultural Revolution
What long-term impact did the Tiananmen Square Massacre have on the Chinese government?
It led to stricter government control and censorship of dissent.