THE COMMUNIST REVOLUTION IN CHINA

Theme for Final Essay In  its  present  form,  the  Chinese  Peoples  Republic  is  a  massive  communist  state   transforming  the  world.    During  the  semester  we  have  considered  the  unfolding  of China’s  modern  revolution  in  historical  context.    Using  class  and  reading  materials present  your  analysis  and  understanding  of  the  growth  and  success  of  the  Chinese Communist  Party.    As  time  allows,  write  on  the  reconstruction  of  China  under Communist  leadership  through  the  Cultural  Revolution.    Be  sure  to  support  your assertions   and   ideas   with   evidence.      Since   obviously   this   is   an   open-ended discussion  you  will  most  likely  select  specific  events,  people,  turning  points,  etc.  as the  basic  material  for  your  discussion.  Discuss  also  the  appeal  of  socialism  to  the Chinese  and  how  they  altered  it  to  fit  cultural  and  revolutionary  needs.  Be  sure  to edit and write carefully as writing counts along with content.

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Timothy   Cheek,   Mao   Zedong   and   China’s   Revolutions:   A   Brief   History   with Documents, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2002

David B. Gordon, Sun Yatsen: Seeking a New China, Prentice Hall, 2010R, Prentice Hall, 3rd ed., 2011.