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Agenda—Thursday, May 4, 2012. Collect Yugoslavia Worksheets from yesterday 19.5 Reform and Reaction in China Notes Ch. 19 Vocabulary Worksheet If done early, computer time OR study for test on Tuesday HOMEWORK: Cold War Unit Test—Tuesday, 5/8 Research Paper Rough or Outline due Friday, 5/11.
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Agenda—Thursday, May 4, 2012 • Collect Yugoslavia Worksheets from yesterday • 19.5 Reform and Reaction in China Notes • Ch. 19 Vocabulary Worksheet • If done early, computer time OR study for test on Tuesday HOMEWORK: Cold War Unit Test—Tuesday, 5/8 Research Paper Rough or Outline due Friday, 5/11
19.5 China: Reform and Reaction Ms. Bielefeld Spring 2012
Problems of Mao’s Rule • Wanted to improve China’s economy, but cannot • Policies lack modern technology & prevent economic growth • Cultural Revolution of 1960s turned people against communism
China and the West • 1971—China opens up & starts closer relations with the U.S. • 1976—Mao dies & moderates take control of Communist Party • Deng Xiaoping—leader by 1980 • Four Modernizations—Deng’s plan for economic progress • Agriculture, defense, industry, & science/technology • Policy reverses Mao’s strict Communist policies
Tiananmen Square Massacre • Reforms lead to some unrest over privileges of Communist leaders • 1989—students protest in Tiananmen Square and demand democracy • Deng orders army to surround & attack protestors • Leaves hundreds dead and thousands wounded
China Enters the New Millennium • 1997—Britain gives Hong Kong back to China • More reform under new leaders: Jiang Zemin & Zhu Rongji • Economic reforms reduce poverty • China has fast growing economy & is involved with many countries worldwide