10 Questions
When was the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China held?
October 1, 1949
Which square did Mao Zedong announce the founding of the People's Republic of China?
Tiananmen Square
Where did the ROC government retreat to after the CCP took control of most of mainland China?
Taiwan
What event led to China developing its own nuclear weapons?
Alliance with the Soviet Union
Which movement involved the execution of between 1 and 2 million landlords in China?
Land Reform Movement
During which decade did remaining Kuomintang forces wage an insurgency in western China?
1950s
What was the population of China in 1950?
$550$ million
Which island did the PRC capture from the ROC in 1950?
Hainan
Which country did the CCP initially form a close alliance with?
(USSR) Soviet Union
How many million landlords were executed during the Land Reform Movement?
1-2 million
Study Notes
Founding of the People's Republic of China
- The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1, 1949, with Mao Zedong's announcement in Tiananmen Square.
- China was left war-ravaged and financially drained after the civil war.
Establishment of Constitutional Rule
- Constitutional rule was established in 1947, but due to ongoing unrest, many provisions were not implemented in mainland China.
CCP Takes Control
- The Communist Party of China (CCP) took control of most of mainland China, while the ROC government retreated to Taiwan.
Expansion and Consolidation
- In 1950, the PRC captured Hainan from the ROC and annexed Tibet.
- Remaining Kuomintang forces continued to wage an insurgency in western China throughout the 1950s.
Land Reform Movement
- The CCP consolidated its popularity among peasants through the Land Reform Movement.
- The movement involved the execution of between 1 and 2 million landlords.
International Relations
- The PRC initially allied closely with the Soviet Union, but relations deteriorated over time.
- China developed its own independent industrial system and nuclear weapons in response.
Population Growth
- China's population grew from 550 million in 1950 to 900 million in 1974.
Explore the history of the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1976, including significant events like the founding ceremony, civil war, and constitutional rule establishment.
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