Tuesday, May 22nd

Compare the picture on page #348 in the text book with the poster on page #353 in textbook. Note 3 similarities AND 3 differences in the two pictures of the same event.

Here is the plan… Students will understand how

propaganda is used to shape image. Students will match rivals from history

and popular culture. Students will begin to comprehend the

origins of the rivalry between the Communists AND the Nationalists in China.

Propaganda The spreading of

ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

Who uses propaganda?

Source – Merriam-Webster Online

Assignment #1 Make a list of 5 GREAT rivalries

throughout history / popular culture / sports.

Consider (write) what are some things that all good rivalries (whether in sports or history) have in common?

Evenly Matched

Over a period of Time

IMPORTANT

China

Assignment #2

Using the textbook pages #347 – 348 AND 351-352 answer the following questions about these two historical rivals on the second side of your handout.

Nationalists Chiang Kai-Shek

and his USA backed government lost control of China.

Chiang and his followers were forced to flee to Taiwan.

Communism

Communists Mao Zedong and his

followers were victorious in the Chinese Civil War or Communist Revolution.

They were heavily influenced by communism in Russia.

3 Goals of the Revolution

Better Life for the Poor!Modern Economy.Restore China’s position as

a major world power!

Will Mao fulfill his promises?

Visual summary

You will be assigned either the “Great Leap Forward” on page 355-356 or the Cultural Revolution from page 356 in textbook.

Read your section only. Create a visual summary showing the

intent (goal), the methods, and the ultimate success or failure of the program.

Two Sides - Positive Mao united China. Mao helped to

restore China to a place of world power.

Mao is still “officially revered” in modern China.

Two Sides - Negative Over 20 million

Chinese died during Mao’s reign.

Mao did not improve economy / life of most peasants.

Mao’s Red Guard abused/ killed people who disagreed with him.

3 Goals of the Revolution

Better Life for the Poor!Modern Economy.Restore China’s position as

a major world power!

Read

“A Doctor’s Story” from page #356 – 357 in your textbook.

What are the implications for Chinese society based upon what you have just read?

Did Mao fulfill his promises?

Crash Course

Here is the plan… Students will understand how

propaganda is used to shape image. Students will match rivals from history

and popular culture. Students will begin to comprehend the

origins of the rivalry between the Communists AND the Nationalists in China.