Read pp. 972-975, 887-889, & 997-1000. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday, May 7. Questions: 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 972-975) 2. What factors do you think were most responsible for Mao's victory over the Nationalists? Explain. 3. How did the division of China into two nations affect the Cold War? Describe the involvement of the two superpowers. 4. Create a chart entitled 'China Under Mao Zedong' with three headings: Expansion; Agriculture; and Industry. Take notes. 5. What were the goals of the Great Leap Forward? Why did it turn out to be a 'great leap backward'? 6. Who were the Red Guards? What was the goal of the Cultural Revolution? Was it a success or a failure? Explain. (pp. 887-889) 7. How did Indian nationalism grow prior to World War II? Which organizations were involved in the movement? 8. Describe the methods Gandhi used in the 1920s and '30s to achieve political change in India. Were they successful? Explain. (pp. 997-1000) 9. What factors led Britain to finally grant India independence after World War II? Why was India divided after independence? 10. What conflicts occurred shortly after independence? Describe some of the challenges faced by Indian leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. 11. (Express your opinion.) Read the quotes by Mao Zedong and Mohandas Gandhi. What is the difference in their strategies for resisting oppressive rule? Which strategy do you think is more successful and brings more long-lasting consequences? Explain in a paragraph at least 5 sentences long. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS! ▼ Mao Zedong, Communist leader, believed revolution would solve China’s problems. “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” ▼ Mohandas K. Gandhi became the leader of the independence movement to free India of British rule. “Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.”
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