History HL
History HL
25
Chapters
384
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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)
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Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
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Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)

Mao's Consolidation of Power: The Impact on China's Middle Classes

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Initial Steps after Mao Took Power in 1949

The Importance of the Middle Class

  • Mao's Target Audience: Mainly peasants, but he didn't ignore the middle class.
  • Why Middle Class?: They were the civil servants and industrial managers.
  • The Deal: "Help us, and we won't hassle you for what you did in the past."
  • Plot Twist!: Once they were no longer needed, they were persecuted. 😱

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine if your school needed student volunteers to help with a major event. They promise you extra credit and no homework for a week if you help out. But, once the event is over, not only do they not give you the perks but also put you on cleaning duty. Ouch!

The Structure of the PRC

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Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
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Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)

Mao's Consolidation of Power: The Impact on China's Middle Classes

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517 words
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

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🎉 Hey future History wiz! 🎉 Ready to dive into the world of Mao Zedong and the early days of the People's Republic of China? Strap in, and let's get to it! 🚀

Initial Steps after Mao Took Power in 1949

The Importance of the Middle Class

  • Mao's Target Audience: Mainly peasants, but he didn't ignore the middle class.
  • Why Middle Class?: They were the civil servants and industrial managers.
  • The Deal: "Help us, and we won't hassle you for what you did in the past."
  • Plot Twist!: Once they were no longer needed, they were persecuted. 😱

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine if your school needed student volunteers to help with a major event. They promise you extra credit and no homework for a week if you help out. But, once the event is over, not only do they not give you the perks but also put you on cleaning duty. Ouch!

The Structure of the PRC

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