History HL
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Chapters
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (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 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (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 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (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 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 27 - Hitler’s Germany - 1933-1939 (European States)
Chapter 28 - Italy - 1918-1922 (European States)
Chapter 29 - Mussolini’s Italy - 1922-1939 (European States)
Chapter 30 - Spain - 1918-1936 (European States)
Chapter 31 - The Spanish Civil War - 1936-1939 (European States)
Chapter 32 - The Soviet Union - 1918-1929 (European States)
Chapter 33 - The Soviet Union - 1929-1939 (European States)
History HL
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Military Moves Against the Gang of Four Mao's Final Secrets Revealed
472 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Key Characters:
- Wang Dongxing: A key figure who wasn't in full support of the Gang of Four.
- Jiang Qing: A dominant member of the Gang of Four with a controversial style.
- Marshal Ye (Ye Jianying): A major opponent to the Gang of Four and close to Mao Zedong.
- Mao Yuanxin: Mao Zedong's nephew and military supporter of Jiang Qing.
- Wang Hongwen: A member of the Gang of Four with a government post.
- Hua Guofeng: Initially seen as the successor to Mao Zedong.
- Deng Xiaoping: A significant figure who emerges as a leader after the Gang of Four's ousting.
Key Events: 🎯
- Wang and Marshal Ye's Opposition: They didn't align with the Gang of Four, especially due to Jiang Qing's aggressive style. Think of it like having a team, but not liking the captain because they're always yelling.
- Real-world example: It's like not agreeing with a group in a class project because their leader is too bossy!
- Mao's Warning: Before Mao Zedong passed away, he warned Marshal Ye about Jiang Qing's ambitions.
- Imagine: A friend telling you to watch out for someone who might backstab you in the future.
- Mao Yuanxin's Dismissal: This highlighted the Gang of Four's declining power. Jiang attempted to bribe Mao Yuanxin for evidence, but the plan was thwarted.
- Real-world example: Trying to cheat on a test by bribing someone, but getting caught before the exam!
- Outmanoeuvring the Gang of Four: Jiang Qing hoped for support from Wang Hongwen, but Ye and Wang Dongxing strategically placed troops to prevent any uprising.
- Imagine: Setting up defensive players in a football game to prevent the other team from scoring.
- Arrest of the Gang of Four: The members were tricked with different meeting times, then arrested.
- Real-world example: Inviting someone for a surprise party, but when they arrive, it's an intervention!
- Deng Xiaoping's Rise: Despite not being involved in the main event, Deng was the real winner. He waited out the power struggle, and with his reputation, he didn't need to rush. Hua Guofeng, though initially seen as Mao's heir, struggled to maintain authority.
- Imagine: In a marathon, instead of sprinting from the start, Deng paced himself, ensuring he had enough energy to finish strong.
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History HL
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Military Moves Against the Gang of Four Mao's Final Secrets Revealed
472 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Key Characters:
- Wang Dongxing: A key figure who wasn't in full support of the Gang of Four.
- Jiang Qing: A dominant member of the Gang of Four with a controversial style.
- Marshal Ye (Ye Jianying): A major opponent to the Gang of Four and close to Mao Zedong.
- Mao Yuanxin: Mao Zedong's nephew and military supporter of Jiang Qing.
- Wang Hongwen: A member of the Gang of Four with a government post.
- Hua Guofeng: Initially seen as the successor to Mao Zedong.
- Deng Xiaoping: A significant figure who emerges as a leader after the Gang of Four's ousting.
Key Events: 🎯
- Wang and Marshal Ye's Opposition: They didn't align with the Gang of Four, especially due to Jiang Qing's aggressive style. Think of it like having a team, but not liking the captain because they're always yelling.
- Real-world example: It's like not agreeing with a group in a class project because their leader is too bossy!
- Mao's Warning: Before Mao Zedong passed away, he warned Marshal Ye about Jiang Qing's ambitions.
- Imagine: A friend telling you to watch out for someone who might backstab you in the future.
- Mao Yuanxin's Dismissal: This highlighted the Gang of Four's declining power. Jiang attempted to bribe Mao Yuanxin for evidence, but the plan was thwarted.
- Real-world example: Trying to cheat on a test by bribing someone, but getting caught before the exam!
- Outmanoeuvring the Gang of Four: Jiang Qing hoped for support from Wang Hongwen, but Ye and Wang Dongxing strategically placed troops to prevent any uprising.
- Imagine: Setting up defensive players in a football game to prevent the other team from scoring.
- Arrest of the Gang of Four: The members were tricked with different meeting times, then arrested.
- Real-world example: Inviting someone for a surprise party, but when they arrive, it's an intervention!
- Deng Xiaoping's Rise: Despite not being involved in the main event, Deng was the real winner. He waited out the power struggle, and with his reputation, he didn't need to rush. Hua Guofeng, though initially seen as Mao's heir, struggled to maintain authority.
- Imagine: In a marathon, instead of sprinting from the start, Deng paced himself, ensuring he had enough energy to finish strong.
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