World Spring 13.4

Deng Xiaoping's China

Key Questions:

How and why did Deng Xiaoping clash with Mao during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s?

What changes did Deng make after Mao's death? How did they benefit China?

In what ways did Deng continue Mao's policies?

Homework:

Read the attached document on Deng Xiaoping, the next major Chinese leader after Mao Zedong. As you read, note the major events of China period E in which Deng played a role. For your homework, first create a table in Google Docs with these major events as headings, and then, as you read, note Deng's role in each.

Below your table, note as many ways as you can that Deng differed from Mao. In what ways were they the same?