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China and Communism

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Sixth graders discuss what might happen if United States government took over media ownership, read Junior Scholastic article entitled "China Looks to the Future," and create chart comparing Chinese Communist government to United States Democratic government.

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china, communism, democracy

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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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