Revolution

Revolution


 * Essential Questions**

 5. What causes change in a society?
1. The people who live in that country or area should decide what is best for them. The leader of the nation-trained and more educated Include people 2. Whoever is controlling the country (president, ruler, dictator, etc.) makes the people of that country decide if they want to comply to that person or reject them depending on their goals and plans for them. Whether or not it benefits them Equality or injustice 3. What makes a revolution successful is having all the people of that one area starting the revolution be on the same page and want the same things. If everyone is on the same page then they are able to meet common goals and achieve what they want. If everyone wants different things then they are not going to achieve them together or successfully. Persistence;knowing exactly what you want Large Groups Organization-Strong Advisers, Generals A plan 4. The winners in a political revolution are the people who come out in a majority being happy and coming out with the goal that they wanted to achieve. People who got their way People who made the change in government 5. New rulers, laws, policies and plans, and other switches cause change in a society. Decisions made by political leaders Customs and beliefs of the people Environmental Change Technological Advances

A revolution is when a group of people ban together to go against, usually their government, to fight for the changes that they want in their government, society, and country. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. -Organization -Leaders -Fighting -Planned attacks -Protests -Going against the government
 * Revolution: **
 * ** Define it in your own words: **
 * ** Look up a definition of the term: **
 * ** What are characteristics or acts you associate with Revolutions **

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Xd5u9xU1PKQ1prPmfYnHVPu3p_KRKjbT3ckF1qFw_U/edit?usp=sharing
 * Revolution Ideas**

Ranking of Revolution Ideas 1. Liberty- This is most important because without freedom everyone is prisoners. Also, without freedom none of these other things can occur and being free is the most important thing. 2. Justice-If justice is in order than equality is established and a country becomes safer and has more moral values. 3. Equality- Equality comes from justice and being fair so once you have justice you have equality. I feel as though the three of these all coincide with each other and you need all of them to have the full effect with each. The three aspects go hand in hand.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bLT_xjhzfUPT2RAXTLGTTmd40WCpfsUXNxCNQm1__Os/edit?usp=sharing
 * Fever Model with American Revolution**

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gX-gSx744aUdiMm7842VFOuKMNGwtaGYvMtRZh23vrg/edit?usp=sharing
 * Chinese Revolution Markup**

Questions On Markup: 1. From the late 1800s to the 20th century, what were some of the "underlying" cause of unrest in China (Incubation period) Corruption, peasant unrest, ineffective government, rapid population growth, the Qing Dynasty, warlords, and foreigners started to create unrest in China. Inequality Poor far outweighed the wealthy Food shortages Opium War 2. What changes occurred in China after the revolution of 1911? The Qing Dynasty was overthrown and imperialism had ended. There was an attempt to spread western influence but very few benefited. In reality, very little had changed for China. The rich were the ones who benefited. Sun Yat Sen led the revolution Ended 2000 years of dynasties Some cities did get wealthy 3. Explain the role of the Nationalists and Communists in the Chinese Government. Both had their own government established in China (1927, one group ). At first they tried to form an alliance but it soon ended as they tried to go back and forth trying to gain power in China. Eventually, with 10% of it's people remaining, the communists won and it was considered the revolution of 1949. Mao then took control of China. Came together to try to stop foreign influences Nationalist leader: Chaing Kai Shek Communist leader: Mao Zedong 4. Highlight the role of Mao in China Mao said he wanted to benefit China and create a "new culture" and get rid of the "four olds" of China but he only made it worse. He took basic rights away such as freedom of speech and being able to own your own land. He also made people work on communes and be peasant farmers. Many had died of starvation due to this as they worked long hard hours. Mao also had the Red Guard police go around to make sure everyone was following his orders and if people weren't acting like a "model communist" they might have been shot. He also had intellectuals put into jail camps or be executed. Mao did try to help the Chinese women by helping them get equal rights to men and doing things like ending foot binding that had been a Chinese tradition that he wanted to end. Controlled northern China Four olds- ideas, customs, habits, cultures Created People's Liberation Army Great Leap Forward-created communes to try to increase food production-way to make no more famines Great deal of competition between communes-people started lying to government, another big famine occured Nationalized business, no more private industry Burned churches and synagogues-thought they were western religions

The message of this political cartoon is that equality does not mean the same thing as justice. Equality is everyone having equal things and being completely equal to each other while justice is being fair. Justice allows for equal opportunity as some people need different things than others so we cannot give everyone the equal thing, but instead the equal opportunity.
 * Opener 5/8/14:**

During the 1500s as the demand for Chinese goods increased European interest in China increased Europeans forced China's government to trade and even took control of some parts Chinese rebels forced out China's last emperor in 1911 Imperial rule ended and republic was formed bu power struggle between nationalists and communists In October 1949 Chinese Civil war ended and communists gained control of china Mao Zedong and communists founded a new government Mao erased any evidence of social inequality Landlords publicly humiliated, high profile business men seen as "enemies of state", many committed suicide 3-6 million died from this In the Great Leap Forward food production fell in communes Farmers lied and little to no food was available Great Leap Forward resulted in deaths of 30-45 million deaths of china's peasants Red Guard, youth organization challenged China's elite Mao Zedong killed intellectuals 50-75 million people died during the reign of Mao Zedong After ineffective rule he died in 1976 Rules of dynasties called emperors Mao renamed China The People's Republic of China Wanted everyone to share wealth which led to deaths
 * China Under Mao Video Notes:**

Summary: China had a revolution in 1991 in which imperialism ended. Nationalists and communists fought for power and Mao Zedong won with the communists and renamed China The People's Republic of China in 1949 after the Civil War/revolution ended. Mao's first order as new ruler was to erase any evidence of social inequality. He wanted everyone to share the wealth which led to many deaths. He publicly humiliated people, led people to end up committing suicide, and killed intellectuals. He also tried the Great Leap Forward in which he wanted to increase food production with farmers in communes. This failed and created a new famine and many people died from this as well. He also created the Red Guard, a youth organization that challenged China's elite. After an ineffective rule, he died in 1976. During his time, 50-75 million people were killed. Republic government was formed after imperialism ended.

Instructions:
 * Opener 5/12/14**
 * Copy and paste each quote into your wiki
 * In a sentence, explain the meaning of each quote

A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.

A revolution is not something that is relaxing and fun but it needs to intense, serious, and contain violence to be ultimately successful and win the revolution. A revolution cannot be so well planned because it is not meant to be planned and it will get out of control Get people into a frenzy so they are willing to fight;no such thing as a peaceful revolution The revolutionary war is a war of the masses; it can be waged only by mobilizing the masses and relying on them.
 * — From //Report on an Investigation of the Peasant Movement in Hunan// **

To win a revolution you need the backing of a majority to help you win it, everyone needs to stick together and be on the same page to achieve. Stronger side of the revolution is the side that will win For a revolution to be successful you have to have the people behind you War is the highest form of struggle for resolving contradictions, when they have developed to a certain stage, between classes, nations, states, or political groups, and it has existed ever since the emergence of private property and of classes.
 * — From //Be Concerned with the Well-Being of the Masses, Pay Attention to Methods of Work// **

War is the last resort when any type of nation, state, people, are fighting against each other and that comes out of capitalism such as private property and social classes. A revolution is the hardest way to solve a problem between two sides but it is the option that will show best results Inequality is the cause of a revolution Every Communist must grasp the truth, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun."
 * — From //Problems of Strategy in China's Revolutionary War// **

For communism to be successful and become powerful it needs to incorporate violence such as using guns. Communists have to lead by force
 * — From //Problems of War and Strategy// **

He would most likely define revolution as when there is inequality between two sides so a war breaks out which includes heavy violence and a backing of many people to win. Forces going against each other and creating a major ruckus. Also, it would not be planned but just happen. Violence is involved heavily in a revolution and once it is gone it is no longer a revolution To maintain a revolution you must involve force I agree with most of the quotes that Mao Zedong said. In the first one, I do believe that revolution is not a "dinner party" but that it does have to involve "an act of violence" and be intense to win and be successful. I do think though that sometimes you can try to work out a peaceful revolution in which both sides can talk to each other or use peaceful means to attain what they want. In the second quote, I do agree that a side has to be "mobilizing the masses and relying on them" to be successful in the revolution. If you do not have the support of the majority of the people then you cannot be successful In the third quote I do agree that revolutions can start because of inequality from "private property and classes" but it is not the only cause of revolution. I also agree with the last quote because in communism, many people will most likely not want it so you need to use "the barrel of a gun" to keep people in control. Agree with the last one because in a communist community many people have to use force to hold power
 * __**According to the quotes above how might Mao Zedong define revolution**__?
 * __**Do you agree with quotes of Mao? Why or why not? (use specific evidence from the quotes) **__

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h3iCsyq0mHGXX1XIGg4CzqYDrirrwJfP1YMZewZYdMs/edit?usp=sharing
 * Tienanmen Square Protests Template:**

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15iGDSuDsfcDYxp8R-w0Z4XMm5--91Vo6DQPS73WiUO8/edit?usp=sharing
 * How China tried to Erase History:**

What I See: Large Buldings Lots of Lights Large structures Large cities and towns Railroad train-fastest Developments Lots of lights and signs Chinese Flag Big Waterways Lots of improved technology Modern, sleek buildings Western Ideas-billboards, waterfalls What is missing in this video is advertisements. There are a lot of large cities shown with large structures, buildings, etc., but there are no advertisements in any of these towns. There are not a lot of people shown in the video but there is 1.3 billion people in China. The people do not seem to be involved.
 * Video On Modern China:**

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MeAHVVC69gA7YYy02LiUXiyz-0CFtZILanFHQ_DEIa0/edit?usp=sharing
 * Chinese Fever Model:**