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When was the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China held?
When was the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China held?
Which square did Mao Zedong announce the founding of the People's Republic of China?
Which square did Mao Zedong announce the founding of the People's Republic of China?
Where did the ROC government retreat to after the CCP took control of most of mainland China?
Where did the ROC government retreat to after the CCP took control of most of mainland China?
What event led to China developing its own nuclear weapons?
What event led to China developing its own nuclear weapons?
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Which movement involved the execution of between 1 and 2 million landlords in China?
Which movement involved the execution of between 1 and 2 million landlords in China?
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During which decade did remaining Kuomintang forces wage an insurgency in western China?
During which decade did remaining Kuomintang forces wage an insurgency in western China?
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What was the population of China in 1950?
What was the population of China in 1950?
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Which island did the PRC capture from the ROC in 1950?
Which island did the PRC capture from the ROC in 1950?
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Which country did the CCP initially form a close alliance with?
Which country did the CCP initially form a close alliance with?
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How many million landlords were executed during the Land Reform Movement?
How many million landlords were executed during the Land Reform Movement?
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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.
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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.
