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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 and...

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...

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...

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...

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 through...

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...

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...

An 11-page packet includes three activities to engage pupils in reading Pearl S. Buck's The Good Earth. To understand the historical context, class members research a list of topics related to Chinese history and culture. They then...

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...

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...

Compare and contrast the distinctive characteristics of art forms from various cultural, historical, and social contexts, and describe how the same subject matter is represented differently in works of art across cultures and time...

High schoolers learn about China's One Child Policy. They read an article about a specific family's experience under the policy (not included) and research and explain the key points of the policy. They assess the pros and cons in a...

In this online interactive world history instructional activity, learners answer 21 matching questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this Chinese Cultural Revolution worksheet, students read an excerpt from Red Scarf Girl and then respond to 3 short answer questions.