Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material, which...

�People always die in revolution. No death - no victory.� Part ten concludes with Mao Zedong's victory over Chiang Kai Shek and the establishment of The People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. As the images of destruction and...

Changes aren't always as easy as they seem, sometimes the require a revolution. Kids examine the role women play in modern China, compare and contrast the Chinese and American views of liberation, and describe Mao Zedong's role in the...

There have been a lot of changes in China over the last century. This presentation begins with the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the revolution that led to the adoption of Communism. It highlights the Republican Revolution, Chinese...

�If you have money, give money; if you have a gun, give your gun; and if you are healthy, come and fight.� Under-supplied and under-funded, Chiang Kai Shek and Mao Zedong continue the war effort against the Japanese by encouraging...

Economic struggles and deprivation lead to discontent, providing fertile ground for Communist organizers. �"Pull back your fist before you strike�" becomes the battle cry of Mao Zedong's Red Army as they use guerrilla warfare tactics...

William Bell's Forbidden City is used as the basis of a study of China, Chinese culture and government, and especially of the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Class members select a topic for Internet research and then prepare a...

Your students will be able to understand the dynamics and details of the Korean War after viewing this video, which discusses the political and economic influences over Korea after WWII. From General MacArthur to Kim Il Sung, all of the...

Rapidly narrated, this four-minute YouTube video traces the events in the life of Mao Zedong and the controversy surrounding his legacy.

�Believe in Chairman Mao blindly as you would in a god. The whole system of Mao's personality cult serves to prevent the Chinese from thinking about what is happening,� so claims the narrator of this short video that mocks Chairman Mao...

Students use primary resources for research. In this USSR/China relations instructional activity, students examine recorded conversations between Stalin and Mao.

You have just entered the Cold War Zone, with 96 slides at your disposal. From changes in government in China, The Marshall Plan, and the Iron Curtain, to the Vietnam War and Ronald Regan, this presentation will help you cover it all. A...

With graphic images and powerful statements, this presentation will open viewers' eyes to the violent and turbulant events of 20th century China. From the Japanese Invasion of 1937 to the striking images and implications of Tiananmen...

Taped interviews with former Communist and Nationalist soldiers enliven this episode. Battles become increasingly brutal as the Communists abandon guerrilla tactics and adopt blockhouse warfare. Graphic descriptions of torture and the...

�Only when one has food and clothing will they know ethics.� Extreme poverty and corruption hampers General Stilwell's attempts to assist Chiang Kai Shek's forces. Stilwell also explores the possibility of enlisting the Communists...

In this Communist China activity, students determine answers to who, when, what, where, how, and why China became communist. There are two clarifying questions under each question word.

Have you ever wondered what your own World Order would look like? Scholars use primary and secondary documents as well as video clips to investigate and analyze the Cold War. Using the sources, the principles and practices of nations...

As the bombing of Japan brings World War II to a close, civil war breaks out between Chiang Kai ShekÕs forces and those of Mao Zedong, between the prosperous and the poor. Both leaders are beset with internal troubles as well. ChiangÕs...

Who was primarily responsible for the Cold War—the United States or the Soviet Union? Your young historians will answer a question by looking closely at Cold War documents, which are provided in this resource alongside guiding questions...

How did China become Communist? This is the driving questions of this image-rich presentation. The causes and events that led to major shifts in Chinese government are covered along side vivid imagery and comprehension questions. This...

What is the role of primary and secondary sources in the study of history? How reliable are these different sources? As part of a study of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, class members examine a variety of resources and evaluate their...

Students explore physical geography in China. In this world geography lesson, students examine the geography of China and how it fits into the end of the dynastic system and the rise of communism in China.

Provide learners with an excellent resource focused on the Cold War Era. Starting in 1945 and going all the way to 1991, the Cold War Era included major historical events, such as the Berlin Wall, Warsaw Pact, the Korean War, and the...

Students examine the growth of authoritarian societies. Focusing on North Korea, they watch video clips looking for examples of totalitarianism and identify the problems there. They write letters to the editors of local newspapers...