Great Leap Forward/Cultural Revolution
Where and when did the Communist party develop a plan that would hopefully solve their economic struggles?
China and 1958
What did China start making reforms on due to U.S. and other countries pressure?
Human rights
What caused the U.S. to declare war on Japan?
Japanese airplanes attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbour.
What year did Kim II Sung send his army to invade South Korea?
1950
In 1965, the U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War when it began bombing where?
North Vietnam
Why was the U.S. unaware of what was happening in China?
China had "shut their doors" so no one would know what they were doing.
When did the Chinese government take action against the peaceful protestors?
June 4, 1989
What kind of government did U.S. General MacArthur set up for Japan?
Constitutional monarchy, Democratic government
Today, South Korea has free elections and a democratic constitution while North Korea remains a what?
Communist country
Today, Vietnam is a what?
Communist nation
What impact did the managing of communes and industries have on the land and citizens?
They were terribly managed so agricultural production declined and farming communes could not feed the starving country.
Today, the People's Republic of China is still what?
It is still Communist as it moves toward capitalism.
Today, Japan has one of the most what in the world?
Stable democratic governments and economies
What impact did the war have on Korea?
The Korean peninsua was badly damaged and many lives were lost.
What year did North Vietnam take over South Vietnam for good?
1975
What caused Mao to start the cultural revolution in 1966?
Many Chinese citizens lost confidence in Mao's leadership, so he felt he needed to have a "come back."
What impact did the massacre have on countries around the world?
They condemned the violence and began urging China to improve the rights of their citizens.
Where and when did an American bomber plane drop the first atomic bomb ever?
August 6, 1945 on Hiroshima
Why was American General Douglas MacArthur fired?
He disobeyed President Truman's command by going past the 38th parallel.
What impact did Americans protesting U.S. involvement have on the troops?
The troops were withdrawn in 1973.
The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution made Chinese citizens what of the government?
They became fearful and distrustful of the Communist government.
What caused 10,000 Chinese students to protest China's corrupt Communist government in 1989?
Citizens were still not given basic human rights and the government continued to torture those who spoke out against Communism.
What impact did the war have on Japan's government and economy?
They were completely devastated. Industries, farms, and their infrastructure were destroyed and demolished.
What caused the U.S. to get involved in the Korean war?
They knew they had to take a stand against communism to stop the spread, and they were willing to go to war to do so.
What was the effect of the withdrawl of U.S. troops in 1973?
North Vietnam took over South Vietnam and was declared a communist country.