History HL
History HL
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Chapters
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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)

Rise of the One-Party State: CCP's Reign of Terror in China

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Hello Future Historians! ๐Ÿค“ Get your time machines ready as we zoom back to 1949 to examine how China became a one-party state under Mao and the Communist Party of China (CCP). Let's break it down into digestible bits, shall we? ๐Ÿ•

The Setup: One-Party State Formation ๐ŸŽญ

Key Points

  • Origin Story: In 1949, when the CCP defeated their rivals, there were more than 10 political parties in China. By 1952, they were all gone. Kaput! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ
  • How?: The CCP used repressive tactics to eliminate any opposition, making China a one-party state.

Real-World Example

Imagine you're playing a board game with friends, and suddenly one player starts making rules that only benefit them and penalize everyone else. Eventually, that player controls the entire game. ๐ŸŽฒ

Mass Terror: The Scary Movie Sequel ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Key Points

  • Scary Trms: The CCP used vague labels like "anti-socials" and "counter-revolutionaries" to target anyone who disagreed with them. ๐Ÿ‘ป
  • City Slaughter: In Shanghai and Guangzhou, once notorious for criminal gangs, mass executions were conducted. We're talking BIG numbers: 130,000 rounded up in Guangzhou, with over half executed.

Real-World Example

Imagine your school labeling anyone who disagrees with the cafeteria menu as "anti-school spirit" and giving them detention. ๐Ÿ™„

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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)

Rise of the One-Party State: CCP's Reign of Terror in China

Word Count Emoji
457 words
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3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Hello Future Historians! ๐Ÿค“ Get your time machines ready as we zoom back to 1949 to examine how China became a one-party state under Mao and the Communist Party of China (CCP). Let's break it down into digestible bits, shall we? ๐Ÿ•

The Setup: One-Party State Formation ๐ŸŽญ

Key Points

  • Origin Story: In 1949, when the CCP defeated their rivals, there were more than 10 political parties in China. By 1952, they were all gone. Kaput! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ
  • How?: The CCP used repressive tactics to eliminate any opposition, making China a one-party state.

Real-World Example

Imagine you're playing a board game with friends, and suddenly one player starts making rules that only benefit them and penalize everyone else. Eventually, that player controls the entire game. ๐ŸŽฒ

Mass Terror: The Scary Movie Sequel ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Key Points

  • Scary Trms: The CCP used vague labels like "anti-socials" and "counter-revolutionaries" to target anyone who disagreed with them. ๐Ÿ‘ป
  • City Slaughter: In Shanghai and Guangzhou, once notorious for criminal gangs, mass executions were conducted. We're talking BIG numbers: 130,000 rounded up in Guangzhou, with over half executed.

Real-World Example

Imagine your school labeling anyone who disagrees with the cafeteria menu as "anti-school spirit" and giving them detention. ๐Ÿ™„

Unlock the Full Content! File Is Locked Emoji

Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 ๐ŸŒŸ

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