Topic 10: The Cold War Era (Lesson 3: Communism in East Asia)

What does it mean that the United States "played the China card"?

"Playing the China card" means that the US could catch Soviets on their isolation between a hostile China in the east and NATO in the west.

Why did Chinese peasants support Mao Zedong?

Communists promised peasants land redistribution and an end to landlord oppression.

Based on the photos of South Korea and North Korea, what are some differences between the two societies?

Differences between the societies of North Korea and South Korea are many. South Korea- modern, good infrastructure, modern economy, ties with outside world. North Korea- isolated from world, limited infrastructure, communist government that controls economy.

What happened to the opponents of the Communist party in China?

In China, the opponents of the Communist party faced persecution and death. -Buddhists -Christians -Nationalist supporters

How was Jiang Jeishi's government in Taiwan similar to Mao Zedong's in Communist China?

Jeishi's Taiwanese government was similar to Zedong's Chinese government because both practiced authoritarian rule.

How would you describe Kim II Sung as a leader? Give specific evidence from the text.

Kim II Sung, by the text, could be described as a dictator, keeping North Korea isolated from the world. -Communist -totalitarian control -isolation

Why did Mao have to stop the Cultural Revolution?

Mao had to stop the Cultural Revolution because of civil unrest and economic failure.

Based on the map of the Korean Peninsula in the fall of 1950 and other events in Asia, and remembering what was happening in the rest of Asia, what risk did UN troops take when attacking North Korea?

UN troops risked starting another World War.