After the end of World War II, many nations were faced with their own self-determination and during the Cold War there were three reasonable options; ally with America and their capitalist system, side with the Soviet Union and their communist ideas, or become 'non-aligned'. Starting in China, with the development of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a leader by the name of Mao Zedong will become his own version of Stalin. We will see communism in Vietnam, when the North Vietnamese turned to communism and invade South Vietnam who was resisting and holding out on capitalism. Communism will also pop up in Ethiopia, Cambodia, Angola, and Cuba. This time will also see the emergence of an extreme form of Islamic rule in the Middle East; namely, in Iran.
Objective:
D. Explain the causes and consequences of China’s adoption of communism.
E. Explain the causes and effects of movements to redistribute economic resources.
Theme:
D. ECN (Economic Systems)
E. SIO (Social Interactions)
Skills:
D. ECN
Explain the causes and consequences of China’s adoption of communism.
Historical Development
As a result of internal tension and Japanese aggression, Chinese communists seized power. These changes in China eventually led to the communist revolution. In addition, the government-controlled the national economy through the Great Leap Forward, often implementing repressive policies, with negative repercussions for the population.
E. SIO
Explain the causes and effects of movements to redistribute economic resources.
Historical Development
Movements to redistribute land and resources developed within states in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, sometimes advocating communism or socialism.