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The Rise of Communist Power in China (1945-1976): A Historical Overview

This overview explores the significant events and policies during the rise of communism in China, particularly from 1945 to 1976. Following the defeat of the Nationalists, Mao Zedong's government implemented radical Marxist socialism, including land reforms that resulted in the displacement of millions. Key initiatives like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution aimed to reshape Chinese society but often led to disaster and suffering. This period marked the consolidation of power by communist forces and the establishment of a new socio-political landscape in China.

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The Rise of Communist Power in China (1945-1976): A Historical Overview

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  1. Communists Take Power China

  2. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  3. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  4. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  5. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  6. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  7. Chinese Political Opponents 1945

  8. Two Chinas • Communists defeated Nationalists and took over country • Nationalist China- Taiwan Communist China- Mainland

  9. Super Powers • US supported Taiwan • Soviets supported Mainland (Communist)

  10. Communist China Expands • Mao took Tibet, India, and Inner Mongolia • Tibet- 1950-52 promised autonomy to Tibetans, but forced Dali Lama into exile in India where many refugees were accepted after a failed revolt in 1959

  11. Marxist Socialism • Agrarian Reform Law 1950 seized land from landholders (killed more than a million) and divided land among the peasants • Nationalized private companies • 1953- A five year plan for industry production to increase

  12. Great Leap Forward • 1958-Large collective farms called Communes • Peasants worked land together • Owned nothing- ate, slept, and lived with one another • “A Giant Step Backward”- no incentive to work hard

  13. Cultural Revolution • Mao urged students to make revolution • Red Guards wanted to establish a society of peasants and workers in which all were equal • Intellectuals were dangerous so colleges were shut down and intellectuals were forced to do hard labor • Eventually the army was ordered to stop the Red Guards

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