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What was a major cause of the Great Chinese Famine?

  • Increased agricultural exports
  • Poor planning and bad weather (correct)
  • Excessive rainfall
  • Overpopulation

    • The Great Leap Forward successfully improved agricultural output in China.

    False

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Keynesian policies?

  • Consumer demand as the primary driving force
  • Tax cuts for the wealthy (correct)
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Government spending on infrastructure

    • Who was the leader of the KMT during the Civil War?

    <p>Chiang Kai-Shek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The welfare state plays a minimal role in the social and economic well-being of citizens.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maoism emphasizes revolution led by __________ due to China's rural composition.

    <p>peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding Mao's leadership after the Great Leap Forward?

    <p>He faced criticism within the CCP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of consumerism in the context of post-war society?

    <p>Acquisition of goods and services beyond basic needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following challenges faced by the CCP with their descriptions:

    <p>Guerrilla Warfare = A tactic used to fight larger enemies Internal debates = Conflicts over strategy within the CCP Economic Instability = Conditions like famine and inflation in China Support from peasants = Winning the allegiance of the rural population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ Plan provided crucial aid for the reconstruction of Western Europe's economy after WWII.

    <p>Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events or concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>May '68 = Massive student protests challenging traditional norms Welfare State = Government programs for social well-being Keynesian Policies = Government spending to boost demand Consumerism = Focus on acquiring excess goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CCP had an easier time gaining resources compared to the KMT.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were two main factors that contributed to the political fallout from the Great Leap Forward?

    <p>Criticism of Mao's leadership and the initiation of the Cultural Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the message of the 'Glorious 30' era?

    <p>Ownership leads to happiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The protests of May '68 were primarily focused on economic equality and resulted in no lasting cultural impact.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did cheap and stable energy supplies play in the economy during the post-war period?

    <p>Supported industries and consumer affordability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

    <p>To provide economic aid and encourage cooperation among nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NATO was established in 1950 primarily as a political organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Schuman Declaration's main proposal?

    <p>The creation of a European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___ was formed to promote economic coordination and labor mobility among European countries.

    <p>Council of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Great Leap Forward initiated by Mao in 1958?

    <p>Economic disaster due to poor-quality steel production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following milestones with their corresponding actions or characteristics:

    <p>1948 = International Congress of Europe in Hague 1949 = Ten states signed the Statute of the Council of Europe ECSC = Proposed in the Schuman Declaration Strasbourg = Permanent headquarters of the Council of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ideology did trade union activists from France and Italy predominantly support?

    <p>Federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maoism supports the concept of private property in order to foster individual innovation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949?

    <p>Mao Zedong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deeper economic and political ties among European countries are believed to make nations more likely to engage in war.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Leap Forward included the establishment of large-scale _____ communes for agricultural collectivization.

    <p>people's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of the Economic and Social Committee?

    <p>Abolition of trade quotas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their descriptions:

    <p>Agricultural Collectivization = Farmers organized into communes with shared resources Industrialization = Encouragement of backyard furnaces for steel production Mass line = Ideas from the masses processed by the CCP into laws Outcome of Great Leap Forward = Economic disaster due to unrealistic targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of the Great Leap Forward?

    <p>To increase steel production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major social system did Mao oppose, viewing it as a form of state capitalism?

    <p>Soviet Union system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary support for the Communist Party during the revolution came from urban factory workers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were the founding members of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

    <p>Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, West Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Single European Act was established in 1973.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Maastricht Treaty in 1993?

    <p>Established Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and introduced the euro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first enlargement of the EU occurred in _____ with the addition of Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

    <p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>ECSC = Common market for coal and steel established in 1951 Maastricht Treaty = Transformed European Communities into the European Union Single European Act = Enhanced the role of the European Parliament First Enlargement = New members included Denmark, Ireland, and the UK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge did the EU face after the first enlargement in 1973?

    <p>Economic instability from the oil crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The European Union was not considered necessary after World War II.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the countries that joined the EU during the Southern Enlargement (1981-1986).

    <p>Greece, Spain, or Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation was known for its significant influence alongside Germany in Europe?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in 1962 as a result of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the Marshall Plan initiated in 1948?

    <p>Economic recovery of Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Cold War, a rivalry between the USA and the USSR was primarily termed as ______.

    <p>bipolarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key terms with their definitions:

    <p>NATO = Military alliance of North American and European nations Warsaw Pact = Military alliance of communist nations in Eastern Europe Détente = Easing of tensions between two rival powers Containment = Strategic approach to prevent the expansion of communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis for the USA?

    <p>Establishment of a hotline with the USSR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1956.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is associated with the year 1955 in the context of the Cold War?

    <p>Formation of the Warsaw Pact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    China after 1949

    • Key Terms:

      • Foundation of the People's Republic of China (PRC)
      • Communism
      • Civil War
      • Mao Zedong
      • Nationalism
      • Planned economy
      • Maoism
      • Mass mobilization
      • Great Leap Forward
      • Cultural Revolution
      • Chinese involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars
      • Ping-Pong Diplomacy
      • Little Red Book

    • Essays:

      • Main challenges the Communist Party faced in 1949. Define Maoism and compare it to Stalinism (ideological, political structures, and economic choices).

    • Chinese Revolution:

      • Background and Context:
        • Century of foreign influence
        • Political instability
        • Regional factions (warlords)
        • Poverty and inequality
        • Japanese control
        • World War II
        • Sun Yat-sen (socialism)
        • Leader of the KMT and first president of the ROC
        • KMT aimed to unify and modernize China under Sun Yat-sen's leadership
        • 19th century of humiliation
        • Xinhai Revolution (1911-1928) and the formation of the Chinese Republic (1912)
        • Revolution under the leadership of the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang or KMT)

    • CCP (Chinese Communist Party):

      • Russian Communist Party helped with its creation.
      • Divided into many factions (left and right, nationalist)
      • Ideological similarities between left-leaning KMT and CCP.
      • 1927: Chiang Kai-shek broke the alliance.
      • CCP sought support from the peasantry.

    • Japanese Occupation:

      • Officially at war with China by 1937
      • KMT and CCP united to fight Japan
      • CCP gained influence in rural areas during this period.
      • CCP grew in popularity
      • WWII ended and CCP assisted in obtaining Manchuria.

    • Civil War (1945-1949):

      • Chiang Kai-shek (KMT) and Mao Zedong (CCP) attempted a coalition government.
      • Mistrust led to conflict in 1946
      • 1947-1949: CCP's superior organization, grassroots support, and access to Japanese weapons led to their victory.
      • Weakness of the KMT: Prioritized landlords and city elites, lacked popular reforms, authoritarian policies, heavy taxes, and a poor economy.

    • Strengths of the Communists:

      • Effective use of resources
      • Unified and disciplined military
      • Strong ideological commitment of leaders and fighters
      • Peasant support through land reforms

    • Foundation of the People's Republic of China:

      • Established after the Civil War (1949)
      • Mao Zedong proclaimed it
      • Nationalists retreated to Taiwan, establishing a rival republic.

    • Maoism:

      • Socialism = abolition of private property
      • Means of production in the hands of the workers
      • Opposed to the "state capitalism" of the Soviet Union system, advocating for "mass line"
      • Implementing ideas gained from the masses.
      • Communist Revolution
      • Rural revolution,
      • no forced urbanization.
      • Abolition of urban-rural divide
      • Opposing capitalist oppression in the countryside.

    • Origins of Great Leap Forward:

      • Initiated by Mao in 1958 (2nd 5-year plan)
      • Aim was to transform China from an agrarian to a socialist industrialized society through rapid industrialization and collectivization.
      • Massive, disastrous, failed attempt at economic and social reconstruction.

    • Goals of the Cultural Revolution:

      • Agricultural collectivization
      • Farming organization in large communes
      • Industrialization
      • Focus on local steel production through establishment of backyard furnaces
        • unrealistic production targets

    • Targets (unrealistic):

      • Set for agricultural and industrial production
      • Emphasis on "superhuman" productivity through collective effort

    • Outcomes:

      • Economic disaster (steel, agricultural policies resulted in misreported yields and poor quality products)
      • Famine (poor planning, unrealistic quotas, and bad weather)
      • Estimated 15-45 million deaths
      • Social disruption (dismantling of traditional family structures and local governance) due to forced labor and lack of personal autonomy

    • Political Fallout:

      • Mao's leadership criticized internally by the CCP for a temporary decline.
      • Failure of the Great Leap Forward contributed to the Cultural Revolution.
      • Attempt to regain control (1966-1976)

    • Military Opposition:

      • CCP vs. KMT (1927-1949)

    • Geopolitical context:

      • Japanese invasion – needed to cooperate to fight
      • Cold War: US and USSR support differing sides.

    • Problems inside the CCP:

      • Lack of resources (weapons, food, money) relied on guerilla warfare
      • Internal debates (Mao Zedong and others).

    • Economic Instability:

      • Poverty, famine, and inflation plagued China
      • Addressing these issues to gain legitimacy.

    Self-Made Timeline

    • KMT leaders (Chiang Kai-shek)
    • Start of WWII (1937-1945)
    • Japanese invasion
    • Tension between KMT and CCP
    • Chinese Civil War (1946-1949)
    • PRC establishment (1949)
    • Great Leap Forward (1958-1962)
    • Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)

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