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 9 - Deng Xiaoping
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

Unveiling The 'Democracy Wall': Tiananmen's Silent Protest

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🎨 Visual Imagery: Imagine a long 200-meter brick wall on a street called the Avenue of Eternal Peace near a very famous place, the Tiananmen Square. This isn't just any wall. It's like a bulletin board, filled with all sorts of writings – from personal emotions to grand political declarations!

 

👩‍🎓 Quick Summary: This wall became a canvas for public sentiments, especially against the government. Sometimes, authorities didn't like it and would shut it down. One brave soul, Wei Jingsheng, faced 18 years in prison for his outspoken criticisms. This spirit of seeking democracy led to what was known as "the democracy movement."

Deep Dive: Points to Remember

The 'Democracy Wall':

  • Location: Avenue of Eternal Peace near Tiananmen Square.
  • Importance: A 200m brick wall where students posted literature from personal letters to big posters.
  • Main Use: Expressing public sentiments, including anti-government and anti-party views.
  • Government Reaction: Occasionally, the government would prohibit postings, tear down posters, and arrest vocal critics.

🌍 Real-world Example: Imagine if people started sticking notes of protest on the White House's fence or the UK Parliament building! This was China's version.

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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

Unveiling The 'Democracy Wall': Tiananmen's Silent Protest

Word Count Emoji
431 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

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🎨 Visual Imagery: Imagine a long 200-meter brick wall on a street called the Avenue of Eternal Peace near a very famous place, the Tiananmen Square. This isn't just any wall. It's like a bulletin board, filled with all sorts of writings – from personal emotions to grand political declarations!

 

👩‍🎓 Quick Summary: This wall became a canvas for public sentiments, especially against the government. Sometimes, authorities didn't like it and would shut it down. One brave soul, Wei Jingsheng, faced 18 years in prison for his outspoken criticisms. This spirit of seeking democracy led to what was known as "the democracy movement."

Deep Dive: Points to Remember

The 'Democracy Wall':

  • Location: Avenue of Eternal Peace near Tiananmen Square.
  • Importance: A 200m brick wall where students posted literature from personal letters to big posters.
  • Main Use: Expressing public sentiments, including anti-government and anti-party views.
  • Government Reaction: Occasionally, the government would prohibit postings, tear down posters, and arrest vocal critics.

🌍 Real-world Example: Imagine if people started sticking notes of protest on the White House's fence or the UK Parliament building! This was China's version.

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