Lesson 2: Revolution in China

What was China’s role in the Cold War?

agrarian, Tiananmen Square, communism, Manchurian Plain, Cultural Revolution, authoritarian, Deng Xiaoping, Red Guards, Axis Powers, Cold War, martial law, People’s Liberation Army, bourgeoisie, cult of personality, Mao Zedong, Great Leap Forward, ally

MW.His.4.b. Analyze complex and interacting factors that influenced the perspectives about
international laws and treaties in the Cold War era (e.g., United Nations, Geneva
Conventions, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Warsaw Pact, Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty).
MW.Civ.14.b. Analyze historical and contemporary examples of the formation, dissolution or restructuring
of governments (e.g., Soviet Union, Israel, Republic of Iran, Zaire, Cuban Revolution,
Sandinista National Liberation Front).

Using informational text to find evidence, context clues, critical thinking through guided questions and using evidence to support

DOK 1-4 Designed to build towards making connections and critically thinking about what roles each country plays during global competition and alignment

China has created their own version of communism/socialism that dictates their responses on a world stage. There are reasons why the U.S. sees China and Russia as competition/trade assets/foreign foes

Government of China and communism versus the People, Political talking points versus historical accuracies

Educational plans will take into account simplified reading, vocabulary boxes, and chunking of information. Differentiation of writing and connections will be used to ensure fair grading.

Answering the Guided question with multiple pieces of evidence and explaining through writing how governments can use propaganda and information along with changes in laws to control a population. 

Maps, Readings, Videos, Images, Primary, Secondary Sources