History HL
History HL
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 27 - Hitler’s Germany - 1933-1939 (European States)
Chapter 27 - Hitler’s Germany - 1933-1939 (European States)
Chapter 28 - Italy - 1918-1922 (European States)
Chapter 28 - Italy - 1918-1922 (European States)
Chapter 29 - Mussolini’s Italy - 1922-1939 (European States)
Chapter 29 - Mussolini’s Italy - 1922-1939 (European States)
Chapter 30 - Spain - 1918-1936 (European States)
Chapter 30 - Spain - 1918-1936 (European States)
Chapter 31 - The Spanish Civil War - 1936-1939 (European States)
Chapter 31 - The Spanish Civil War - 1936-1939 (European States)
Chapter 32 - The Soviet Union - 1918-1929 (European States)
Chapter 32 - The Soviet Union - 1918-1929 (European States)
Chapter 33 - The Soviet Union - 1929-1939 (European States)
Chapter 33 - The Soviet Union - 1929-1939 (European States)
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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)

Diplomatic Turnaround: Improved Sino-American Relations in the 1970s

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Yo, Future History Buff! Strap in for a roller coaster ride through diplomacy, geopolitics, and all the "bromantic" moments of the 1970s Sino-American relations. Trust me, it’s cooler than it sounds. 😎

Main Points

  • 🔄 U-Turn Diplomacy: The U.S. flips its UN stance, acknowledging China over Taiwan.
  • 💥 Hydrogen Bomb Influence: China becoming a nuclear powerhouse made it worth befriending.
  • 🤝 Zhou & Kissinger: Initial talks were more like political bromance.
  • 🎉 Nixon's Momentous Visit: He flies to China, breaking ice and maybe sharing some fortune cookies.
  • 📜 The Big Communique: A joint declaration that was kinda like updating a relationship status.
  • 🕵️ China’s USSR Chess Game: Improved U.S. ties were also about sticking it to the Soviets.

U-Turn Diplomacy 🔄

  • What: In 1971, the U.S. backed China's right to replace Taiwan in the UN.
  • Why: This was like unfollowing your ex (Taiwan) and following your crush (China) on Instagram, but on an international level.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine being the last pick in dodgeball, and then you become the captain. That’s what happened to China.

Hydrogen Bomb Influence 💥

  • What: China flexed its muscles with its own hydrogen bomb in 1967.
  • Why: The U.S. thought it’s better to be BFFs with the buff kid.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine if the quiet kid in your class suddenly aces every exam; you'd want to be study buddies, right?

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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)

Diplomatic Turnaround: Improved Sino-American Relations in the 1970s

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523 words
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Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

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Yo, Future History Buff! Strap in for a roller coaster ride through diplomacy, geopolitics, and all the "bromantic" moments of the 1970s Sino-American relations. Trust me, it’s cooler than it sounds. 😎

Main Points

  • 🔄 U-Turn Diplomacy: The U.S. flips its UN stance, acknowledging China over Taiwan.
  • 💥 Hydrogen Bomb Influence: China becoming a nuclear powerhouse made it worth befriending.
  • 🤝 Zhou & Kissinger: Initial talks were more like political bromance.
  • 🎉 Nixon's Momentous Visit: He flies to China, breaking ice and maybe sharing some fortune cookies.
  • 📜 The Big Communique: A joint declaration that was kinda like updating a relationship status.
  • 🕵️ China’s USSR Chess Game: Improved U.S. ties were also about sticking it to the Soviets.

U-Turn Diplomacy 🔄

  • What: In 1971, the U.S. backed China's right to replace Taiwan in the UN.
  • Why: This was like unfollowing your ex (Taiwan) and following your crush (China) on Instagram, but on an international level.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine being the last pick in dodgeball, and then you become the captain. That’s what happened to China.

Hydrogen Bomb Influence 💥

  • What: China flexed its muscles with its own hydrogen bomb in 1967.
  • Why: The U.S. thought it’s better to be BFFs with the buff kid.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine if the quiet kid in your class suddenly aces every exam; you'd want to be study buddies, right?

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