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Chinese Civil War

Explore the Chinese Civil War (1945-1949) between Mao Zedong's CCP and Chiang Kai-shek's KMT, leading to Mao's control over China. Discover key events, such as US involvement, truce during WWII, and Mao's expansion of power. Learn about life in Mao's China, the Cultural Revolution, and the impact on society.

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Chinese Civil War

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  1. Chinese Civil War Who gains control of China and why? VS

  2. vs. Chinese Civil War(1945-1949) Mao Zedong (CCP) Chiang Kai-shek (KMT)

  3. I. Truce During WW II A. During WWII US gave $1.5 billion to Nationalists to fight Japan, most of this money is wasted or “stolen” as Mao’s forces did most fighting II. Mao’s People’s Army vs. Chiang’s Nationalist Army A. US gives additional $2 billion to help Nationalists beat Communists B. Nationalists winning at first but China’s economy worsens, Chinese people upset w/ Nationalists 1. Nat’nalists troops begin defecting to People’s Liberation Army (PLA) C. By 1949, Mao controls most of China D. Chiang & what is left of his army flee to Taiwan

  4. III. People’s Republic of China vs. Republic of China A. US upset over loss of China, helps Chiang set up a govt on Taiwan 1. Chiang & US say legit gov of China is Taiwan: “Republic of China” B. Mao signs a friendship treaty with Soviet Union 1. Mao & USSR say legit govt of China is “People’s Republic of China” C. UN won’t recognize Mao’s “People’s Republic of China” as legitimate IV. Mao Expands China A. 1950: PLA invades Tibet. Mao promises self rule, but forces Tibet into communism. 1. Tibetans protest, Mao’s PLA crushes protest. Dalai Lama flees. B. 1950: China invades Inner Mongolia and annexes it

  5. V. Life in Mao’s China Let 1000 flowers bloom A. Domestic Policy (1951) 1. Mao gives private land to the peasants a. One mill. landowners killedwho resist 2. Mao nationalizes all businesses B. Great Leap Forward (1958-1961) 1. Large collective farms are formed a. Poor planning results in a famine that kills 20 million people C. Nuclear Age (1964) 1. Mao’s govt successfully tests a nuclear weapon – upset Soviets won’t share tech D. Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) 1. Need to create more social equality 2. Red Guards form: HS & college students who were loyal to Mao a. Red Guards terrorize & re-educate those with an advantage(esp. intellectuals)

  6. Voice From the Past:The Red Guards, China’s Teenage Police Force • How did many adults react to Mao after the Great Leap Forward? • Mao began to recruit who and what did they want to eliminate? • What was Mao’s “bible” called? • Who do the Red Guards go after and what were some of their reasons? • When did Mao finally turn against the Red Guards and how did it affect China?

  7. “By government decree every member of the commune is entitled to a private lot” Consider the people, words, symbols & objects. What’s happening? • What is the historical context? • Who (in general) is the intended audience? • Who (in general) produced this? What is their point of view? • What is the overall meaning about this political cartoon?

  8. Consider the people, words, symbols & objects. What’s happening? • What is the historical context? • Who (in general) is the intended audience? • Who (in general) produced this? What is their point of view? • What is the overall meaning about this political cartoon?

  9. February, 1967 • The Red Guard publicly harasses & punishes people

  10. Cultural Revolution Poster • What is the historical context? • Who (in general) is the intended audience? • Who (in general) produced this? What is their point of view? • What is the overall meaning about this political cartoon? Consider the people, words, symbols & objects. What’s happening?

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