Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Revolutionizing Education: PRC's Impact on Literacy and Language Reform
Table of content
Hey there, young historians! 🤓 You're in for a treat today. We're diving deep into the fascinating world of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and how education was revolutionized under communism, particularly during Mao Zedong's leadership. Buckle up!
A Dream of Universal Education 🎓
The Starting Line
In 1949, when the PRC was founded, most of the Chinese peasants were either illiterate or barely literate. They could read a teeny-tiny bit but writing? Nah, forget about it. Mao Zedong was super passionate about spreading education and reducing illiteracy.
Real-world Example: Imagine a classroom full of people who can barely spell their names or read a simple book. That's what China looked like at that time. Kind of like taking a smartphone back to the Stone Age!
The Progress
By the mid-1950s, a national primary education system was up and running in China. And guess what? It was actually pretty successful! If this was a video game, China would be leveling up like crazy.
Language Reform: Making Mandarin Cool Again 🗣
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Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Revolutionizing Education: PRC's Impact on Literacy and Language Reform
Table of content
Hey there, young historians! 🤓 You're in for a treat today. We're diving deep into the fascinating world of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and how education was revolutionized under communism, particularly during Mao Zedong's leadership. Buckle up!
A Dream of Universal Education 🎓
The Starting Line
In 1949, when the PRC was founded, most of the Chinese peasants were either illiterate or barely literate. They could read a teeny-tiny bit but writing? Nah, forget about it. Mao Zedong was super passionate about spreading education and reducing illiteracy.
Real-world Example: Imagine a classroom full of people who can barely spell their names or read a simple book. That's what China looked like at that time. Kind of like taking a smartphone back to the Stone Age!
The Progress
By the mid-1950s, a national primary education system was up and running in China. And guess what? It was actually pretty successful! If this was a video game, China would be leveling up like crazy.
Language Reform: Making Mandarin Cool Again 🗣
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟