12 Questions
What was the prevailing political system in China in 1989?
Totalitarian Marxist state
Which leader is credited with initiating the democratic revolution in China?
Jiang Zemin
What was the primary motivation for the Chinese people's protests in 1989?
Desire for a new way and freedom from oppression
How did the Chinese government initially respond to the protests?
Engaged in peaceful negotiations with protestors
What was the estimated death toll of Mao Zedong's 'Great Leap Forward' policy?
50 million - 100 million
How does the text describe the modern cities of China after the democratic revolution?
Vibrant and echoing freedom
What was the primary method used by the protesters to express their dissent?
Non-violent protests, boycotts, and defiance
What was President Zemin's initial approach towards the protests?
He saw it as an opportunity for reform and progress
What was President Zemin's stance towards communism?
He despised communism and joined the party to reform it
What was the significance of President Zemin's decision to remove the military from the streets?
It allowed the military to join the protesters in their fight
What major reforms did President Zemin initiate after removing the military from the streets?
He dissolved the Communist Party, implemented a constitution, and planned elections
What was the outcome of the elections held after President Zemin's reforms?
President Zemin's party won a majority in the lower house
Explore how listening to the people of China in 1989 resulted in a democratic revolution in the country. From the oppressive totalitarian regime under Mao Zedong to the citizens' desire for change, delve into the events that shaped modern China.
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