Stalin and the Soviet Union
collective farm- a communist farm operated by a group of workers under government control command economy- an economy managed by the government, in which industry is publicly owned gulag- a system of Soviet labor camps paranoid- having the mistaken belief that others are against you, or out to get you Quota- a required number of items that must be produced or provided submit- to yield to the power or control of another Characteristics of Totalitarian Rule Highly charismatic leader One political party Use of secret police state of control of education and culture few personal freedoms How did the Soviet Union change under Joseph Stalin? ~Joseph Stalin(1879-1953) Became leader of the USSR following Lenin's death in 1924 was politically ruthless held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator restricted individual freedoms ~The First Five-Year Plan Stalin established a command economy to modernize the Soviet economy -Believed the USSR could outproduce a capitalist nations -set unreasonably high quotas for production -shifted resources away from producing necessities to creating steel ~Effects of the Five-Year Plan 1928-1933; 1933-1937 double steel and coal production more gain in the second five years Positive Effects: -industrialization and modernization -growth of infrastructure Negative Effects: -extremely inefficient and wasteful -few consumer goods produced, resulting in shortages -high human cost, including the use of slave labor ~Collectivization In 1929, Stalin seized millions of privately held farms and combined them into collective farms Reasons for collectivization: -Soviet farming was inefficient, and most people farmed at the subsistence level -Residents of cities needed food -There were too many farmworkers and not enough industrial workers -Cash crops were needed ~Results of Resistance The peasants resisted collectivization -The army was sent in to force the peasants to submit -Many, especially the wealthier kulak class, were imprisoned -Millions of peasants died ~Severe famine The resistance toe collectivization resulted in widespread famine -Peasant could not keep any food until their government quota had been met ~The Great Terror Dictators of totalitarian states use terror and violence to control their population -Stalin believed the country had to be united-with him as absolute authority -Stalin believed that war with Germany was coming and that the nation had to be prepared -Stalin became increasingly paranoid ~Stalin's Secret Police The NKVD was part of the secret police force of Stalinist Russia -could arrest and hold anyone for any reason -used torture to interrogate suspects -targeted anyone suspected of being disloyal ~The Great Purge(1934-1939) The Great Purge was a campaign of terror against members of the Communist Party -During "show" trials, suspects confessed to impossible crimes -Thousands of government officials and military were executed -Millions of others were sent to labor camps,called gulags ~Persecution of Others Religious Persecution: -Sent Orthodox clergy to labor camps -Forced Catholic leaders to leave the USSR -Abolished the practice of Judaism and prohibited Islam Cultural Persecution: -Targeted those of non-Russian descent -Arrested and imprisoned thousands of writers, scholars, and scientists ~Stalin's Cult of Personality Stalin wanted to be viewed as a godlike figure to the Soviet people. Techniques used: -widespread propaganda -strict censorship -revision of history books and photos ~Woman Enter Workforce Under Stalin, larger numbers of women entered the workforce -By 1935, two in five factory workers were women -Other women worked in health care, education, and service industries ~Value of Motherhood Stalin's government promoted and placed a high value on motherhood -Women were encourage to produce more workers for the nation ~Soviet Education Soviet education expanded under Stalin, and schools were formed -Schools emphasized Soviet ideology -Children joined "Young Pioneers" a Communist youth organization -Students learned skills necessary to contribute to industrialization -The number of citizens able to obtain university educations increased
Under Joseph Stalin, schools were reformed primarily to emphasize
Soviet ideology.
Under Joseph Stalin, the main purpose of Soviet education was to
produce loyal citizens who contributed to the economy.
Why did the transition to collectivization result in widespread starvation?
Peasants were not allowed to keep food until they met government quotas.
If the USSR's economy had remained agriculture-based rather than industrialized, then
women would have been much less in demand in the workforce.
Altering photographs was part of Joseph Stalin's effort to
change historical facts
Joseph Stalin placed a high value on motherhood because he
wanted women to produce more workers.
The _____ was part of Stalin's secret police force.
NKVD
Which of these statements accurately describes Joseph Stalin? Check all that apply.
He restricted citizens' personal rights and freedoms. He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.
What is the definition of a gulag?
a labor camp
What was Joseph Stalin's goal in creating a command economy?
To outproduce capitalist nations
By 1935 the proportion of women workers in the USSR's workforce was _____ in every five.
two
Why did the Kulak class, in particular, oppose collectivization?
They were wealthier than other peasants and therefore had the most to lose.
In addition to factory work, many women in the USSR were employed
in healthcare and education.
Communism in China
abandon- to give up control of, or to let go effective- impressive, striking, or able to create a desired result mainland- the most important and largest part of a territory, generally located on a major landmass proclaim- to announce or declare publically, in writing or speech warlord- a military commander who uses force to govern a small territory European Imperialism in China During the 1800s, European powers became increasingly involved in China -The Boxer Rebellions put the empire on the verge of collapse How did Communists take control of the government in China? ~Causes of Revolution Revolution of 1911: European interference, weakening power of emperor, lack of reform, economic struggles ~Sun Yat-sen(1866-1925) was know as the "father of modern China" helped inspire the revolution of 1911 founded the Nationalist Party became the first president of the Republic of China ~"Three Principles of the People" Nationalism, Socialism, and Democracy ~The Revolution of 1911 Revolutionary groups in China overthrew the imperial dynasty that ruled the country. They: -united behind Sun Yat-sen's ideas -forced emperor to abandon his throne -establish republic ~The End of the Republic Chins'a republic was ineffective -China's presidents did not have enough power -Warlords took over different areas of China -These warlords often fought with each other ~Chinag Kai-shek(1887-1975) became leader of the Nationalists Defeated the warlords and united China did not allow opposition to his rule ~The Chinese Communist Party The Chinese Communist Party formed in the 1920s They united with the Nationalists Chaing Kai-shek felt threatened -The Communist Army was more powerful than the Nationalist one The Nationalists attacked Communist forces ~Compare and Contrast Communists and Nationalists fought a civil war within China Nationalist Party: -Powerful in the cities -Most popular among the wealthy -Supported by the US Communist Party: -Powerful in the countryside -Most popular among the poor -Supported by the Soviet Union ~The Long March In 1934, the Nationalists forced the Communists to retreat 6,000 miles across China The Long March strengthened the Communist Party ~Mao Zedong(1893-1976) Opposed Chaing Kai-shek and the Nationalists Became leader of the Communist Party Revolutionized the economy and culture of China ~A Pause in the Civil War In 1937, Japan invaded China -The Communists and Nationalists agreed to stop fighting each other -After WW2 was over, the two sides engaged in civil war again ~Communist Victory in China The communists won the Civil War, They: -used effective military tactics than the Nationalists -had more support from the people -drove Nationalists out of mainland China ~The People's Republic of China Mao Zedong proclaimed that China would be called the People's Republic of China -The Communists took property from landlords and gave it to farmers -The government took control of private businesses
Sun Yat-sen promoted nationalism in China because he
wanted the Chinese people to feel pride in their country.
Which statement accurately describes China after the Civil War?
The island of Taiwan became known as the Republic of China.
During World War II, what happened between the Communists and Nationalists in China?
Both sides agreed to stop fighting each other until World War II ended
Which were included among the "Three Principles of the People"? Check all that apply.
democracy socialism
What was most surprising about the outbreak of the Chinese Civil War?
The Nationalist Party and the Communist Party formerly were aligned.
What is the current state of relations between the Communists and Nationalists in China?
NOT All of China is now Communist, including formerly Nationalist areas.
What is a warlord?
a military leader who rules a small area by force
As a result of the Long March, China's Communist Party
grew stronger and more determined.
Why was the Nationalist Party more popular in China's cities than in the countryside?
Wealthy people who supported the party were concentrated in cities.
What was the effect on China of the Boxer Rebellion?
It led China to the verge of collapse.
If the imperial dynasty had continued to rule China, it is most likely that
European nations would have gotten more of a foothold in China.
Which of the following did the Revolution of 1911 achieve in China? Check all that apply.
The Revolution of 1911 established a republic. The Revolution of 1911 ended imperialist rule
Who supported the Nationalist Party in the Chinese Civil War?
the United States
What contributed to the downfall of China's republic?
China's presidents did not have enough power.
Origins of the Cold War
blockade- a warlike action to restrict the passage of supplies or people through a specific area containment- a policy to prevent the growth of a hostile power or ideology defect- to leave a country or organization in order to join an enemy or the opposing side mutual- shared in common satellite states- countries that are actually controlled by another, more powerful country superpower- a nation that is extremely powerful politically, economically, and militarily A World at War The US and the Soviet Union supported each other during WW2 Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy Allied: US,GB, Soviet Union Defining the Cold War The Cold War began after WW2 -A period of competition and conflict between the US and the Soviet Union - a time of mutual distrust What were the causes of the Cold War? ~The Potsdam Conference(1945) Allied Leaders met to decide what would happen in Europe after Germany's defeat -The Allies divided Germany into occupation zones -US and British leaders were suspicious of the Soviet Union ~Division in Germany The US, Britain, and France occupied Western Europe and West Germany The Soviet Union occupied Eastern Europe and East Germany ~The United Nations General Assembly Security Council: The 5 permanent members are the US, Soviet Union, China, France,and Britain -Any member can veto any resolution ~Compare and Contrast The two superpowers had major ideological differences that shaped the postwar world The United States: -had democratic style of government -used a capitalist economic system -valued personal freedoms --believed best way to achieve security was to strengthen democracy The Soviet Union: -was ruled by a dictator -used communist economic system -placed restrictions on personal freedom -believed the best way to achieve security was to create buffer states ~Division in Eastern Europe The Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe -Formed Communists governments controlled by the USSR -Established policies in line with the goals of the USSR ~The Eastern Bloc The people who lived in Eastern Bloc countries: -did not have much contact with Western nations -could not travel freely -were not allowed to participate in government ~Competing Goals in the Goals in the Cold War The United States began to establish a policy known as containment The United States: -wanted to contain the spread of communism -tried to limit Soviet control of Europe The Soviet Union: -encouraged Communist revolutions in countries around the world -wanted control over Eastern Europe ~The Truman Doctrine President Truman declared that the United States would help any free nation resist communism -provided financial help -provided guarantees of defense ~The Marshall Plan to Aid Europe The US oursued the Marshall Plan to limit the spread of communism Give Economic help to European countries-----> Stabalize Europe after WW2------> Strengthen Europe against communism ~A Divided Germany After WW1, Germany became divided into two countries West Germany: -Democratic government -Capitalist market economy -Close ties with the US East Germany: -Communist government -Communist command economy -Dominated by the Soviet Union ~The Division of Germany East and West Germany Berlin was also divided ~The Berlin Blockade The USSR established a blockade of West Berlin -Restricted movement into West Berlin -Stopped travle and the shipment of goods ~The Berlin Airlift TO get around the Soviet blockade, the US flew supplies into West Berlin -Delivered millions of tons of food, fuel, machinery, and other supplies -Helped bring the blockade to an end in 1949 ~The Berlin Wall In 1961, the Soviets constructed a security wall around and through Berlin -it was designed toe keep East Berliners from defecting to the West -It became a symbol of the Cold War ~NATO and the Warsaw Pact North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO): -was formed in 1949 -was created in response to the Berlin blockade -established a military defense alliance for many non-Communist nations -GB, France, US, West Germany The Warsaw Pact -was formed in 1955 -was created in response to the establishment of NATO -established a formal defense alliance Eastern Bloc nations -Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc
Which of the following statements describe the Soviet Union in the years after World War II? Select all that apply.
used a Communist economic system placed restrictions on personal freedoms was ruled by a dictator created buffer states in eastern Europe
The Berlin blockade was intended to bring _______under control of the Soviet Union.
West Berlin
Which president established a policy that was named after him and that declared the United States would help any nation resist Communism?
Harry Truman
Which of the following phrases best describes West Germany after World War II?
democratic government
The Berlin Wall became a symbol of the Cold War because it
literally divided the East and the West.
Which Cold War event happened last?
NOT The Warsaw Pact is formed.
Who were the two world superpowers after World War II?
the Soviet Union and the United States
To stop the spread of Communism after World War II, the United States established a policy known as
containment
When the western allies created West Germany as a nation in 1948, how did the Soviet Union respond?
It established a blockade of West Berlin.
How did the Soviets respond when East Berliners defected to the West in large numbers?
They built a wall separating East and West Berlin.
The Cold War was a period of history during which
the United States and the Soviet Union mistrusted each other
The map shows Germany at the height of the Cold War. Division of Germany and Berlin The inset on the map shows that Berlin was
divided just as Germany was divided.
The goal of the United States in drawing up the Marshall Plan was to
strengthen the economies of Europe.
Which countries were made permanent members of the UN's Security Council in 1945? Select all that apply.
United States Soviet Union France Great Britain China
People who lived in eastern bloc countries after World War II could not
participate in government.
After World War II, the Soviet Union designated many of the countries of Eastern Europe as _______ states.
satellite
Cold War at Its Height
arms race- the race for more powerful and greater quantities of nuclear weapons between the United States and the Soviet Union deploying- moving troops into military action domino theory- the theory that if one country became communist, its neighbors would also become communist guerilla warfare- the use of unconventional tactics in warfare, including ambush, sabotage, and hit and run attacks heightened- increased intensity space race- race to explore outer space Rising Tensions After WW2, the Cold War began -it resulted in increased tensions between the US and the USSR -the two nations competed for weapons, influence, and superiority across fields How did the Cold War lead to conflict? ~The Arms Race Mutual distrust between the US and the Soviet Union led to an arms race -the US and the Soviet Union sought to build destructive weapons -Hydrogen bombs could create blasts millions of times stronger than the first atomic weapons ~Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles ICBM made it possible to use nuclear weapons over long distances -the US began deploying misslles in Europe in the early 1960s -Both nations accumulated thousands of weapons -Mutual assured destruction: both have enough weapons to completely destroy the other country ~Effects of the Arms Race increased study of science and math fear that the other side would launch a nuclear attack heightened tensions between the two nations people built bunkers under their house because they felt unsafe ~The Cuban Missile Crisis The most serious threat of direct conflict came in Cuba in 1962 -Cuba was a Communist ally of the USSR -The Soviets deployed nuclear missiles to the island -The US enacted a blockade ~The Space Race The space race began in 1957 when the Soviets launched the first satellite into outer space -Satellites could be used to spy on the other side -Space was another area to be controlled, just like territory on Earth -Exploring space was a source of national pride ~The Road to War After WW2, the US and the Soviet Union occupied Korea in two separate zones -The north was under Soviet control and became Communist -The south was under US control and became a democracy ~The Korean War The Korean War began in June 1950 -N. Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded S. Korea -N. Korea captured the capital, Seoul, and continued south to Pusan -The UN approved a US-led mission to help S. Korea In Sept 1950, the US led an invasion of the peninsula -UN troops pushed into N.Korea -China invaded from the north, and UN forces retreated south -The Korean War ended in 1953 in a stalemate ~Effects of the Korean War Millions of people lost their lives The US had greater concern about the spread of communism There was increased tension between N. Korea and S. Korea There was increased tension between N. Korea and the US ~Vietnamese Revolution Vietnam was colonized by the French in the 1800s -Ho Chi Minh and other nationalists resisted colonization -In 1954, Vietnam was divided into a Communist north and non-Communist south ~The Domino Theory The US intervened in SE Asia because of the domino theory -Supported nondemocratic regimes over Communist ones -Created Southeast Asia Treaty Organization(SEOTO) ~The Vietcong and Guerilla Warfare Ho Chi Minh supported and armed the Vietcong rebels in the south -The Vietcong used guerrilla warfare tactics -The US military presence gradually increased -By 1969, 500,000 American troops were fighting in Vietnam ~End of the War By 1975, the fighting was over in Vietnam Treaty of Paris signed -Ended the war in Vietnam US troops withdrew North Vietnam annexed south -Became on country under Communist rule ~The Effects of the War in Vietnam Resulted in the spread of communism to Laos and Cambodia -Led to intense protests and antigovernment feelings in the US Reduced support for containment policy Resulted in the deaths of 58,000 Americans and 3 million Vietnamese
The line graph shows US defense spending from 1946 to 1968. Which of the following statements best explains this graph?
US defense spending declined after World War II but increased as the Cold War heated up.
The Vietcong were rebels in South Vietnam who wanted to
unify the South and North under a Communist government.
Which Cold War event happened last?
The Vietnam War ends.
Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for
weapons.
In the 1800s, Vietnam was colonized by the European country of
France
What was the name of the theory that said that if one country in a region fell to Communism, others would surely follow?
domino theory
The line graph shows US defense spending from 1946 to 1968. What happened to US defense spending from 1946 to 1948?
It dropped by approximately $30,000 million.
The closest the world came to war during the Cold War was when the Soviet Union placed missiles on the Caribbean island of
Cuba
Read this passage about the partition of Korea. "The partition of Korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsular. The division of Korea at the 38th parallel has turned into a hard and fast boundary which cuts off all intercourse between the northern and southern halves of the country, except for the exchange of mail and the transfer of surplus electric power from North to South Korea." -The Situation in Korea, 1947 Report The passage says that the partition of Korea
divided the country, both in its political and economic life.
In which way did the Vietnam War and the Korean War end differently?
Vietnam was united, while Korea remained divided.
Collapse of Communism
ethnic cleansing- the elimination of a region's ethnic minority by forcible removal or murder. genocide- the deliberate killing of a group of people for religious, ethnic, or political reasons implement- to put into effect reunification- to make whole again; to put back into a single unit Velvet Revolution- the peaceful transition from communism to democracy in Czechoslovakia Perestroika and Glasnot Mikhail Gorbachev created new reforms after becoming head of the Soviet Union -His reforms were called perestroika and glasnot -These reforms encouraged rebellion in Soviet republics and satellite states How did the revolutions of 1989 transform Eastern Europe? ~Solidarity In 1980, Lech Walesa led a workers strike in Poland -Millions of Poles supported the movement -The communist government gave the workers the right to form unions -They banned unions-including Walesa's Solidarity union-a year later ~Revolutions of 1989: Poland In 1989 , a series of revolutions occurred across Eastern Europe In Poland, workers walked of their jobs -The government allowed the first free elections -Solidarity union candidates won overwhelmingly -Lech Walesa became the first freely elected president of Poland The revolution in Poland soon spread to Hungary -Hungary began to implement elements of a free-market economy -A new constitution was created -The communist Party dissolved itself -Free elections were held ~Czechoslovakia The people of Czechoslovakia were cautious about protesting against the Soviets -In 1968, the Czechs had tried to implement liberal reforms -In response, the USSR and other Warsaw Pact nations invaded ~The Velvet Revolution In 1989, popular protest in Czechoslovakia forced the Communist government to step down -This peaceful end to Communist rule was called the Velvet Revolution -This new government established a free-market economy and restored civil liberties ~The Velvet Divorce Tensions developed between Slovakia and Czech areas -Slovakia was hit harder economically by the end to communism -Czechoslovakia split into two countries-Slovakia and Czech Republic ~Revolutions of 1989: Germany Hungary opened its border, creating a "hole" in the Iron Curtain -Thousands of East Germans used this as an escape route -East Germany closed its borders completely -Protesters fought for free elections and the right to travel freely -The Fall of the Berlin Wall In 1989, East German leaders opened the country's border -Thousands of East Germans moved to West Germany -German citizens tore down the Berlin Wall -For the first time since WW2, Germans were able to travel freely in and out of East Germany ~Reunification The reunification of Germany took place in 1990 -East and West Germany first signed a treaty that united their economies -Next, they signed a treaty that united their government and legal systems ~Effects of Reunification East Germany: -Faced economic difficulties in its conversion to a free-market economy -Sold businesses owned by the East German government -Experienced slow economic growth and business closures -Lost many of its best-trained workers West Germany: -Saw resentment from some West Germans about the high cost of reunification -experienced more unemployment as East Germans relocated to the West ~Yugoslavia Yugoslavia was a federation of 6 republics -the federation was home to diverse ethnic and religious groups -violence and conflict began after the death of dictator Josip Brow Tito in 1980 ~The Breakup of Yugoslavia After the fall of communism, the Yugoslavian republic began to break away -Slovenia, Croatia, and Macedonia declared independence in 1991 -Bosnia-Herzegovina declared its independence the next year -Serbia and Montenegro formed a federation ~Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina was the most ethnically diverse of the Yugoslav republics ~War in Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnian Muslims and Croats supported independence Bosnian Serbs opposed independence Serbia attacked Bosnia in 1992 Serbian forces committed acts of genocide ~Ethnic Cleansing Serbia used murder and terror to eliminate Muslims living in Serb-held lands -Serbia called this policy ethnic cleansing ~Srebrenica In July 1995, more than 8,000 men and boys were killed in the village of Srebrenica -The UN considered the mass murder to be genocide ~International Reaction a multinational force of 25,000 UN peacekeepers was sent to Bosnia to end the fighting They also provided humanitarian aid, such as food and medical care ~Dayton Peace Agreement In 1995, a peace agreement was signed, ending the war -Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina became separate, independent states -Dozens were charged with war crimes, including Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic
What best describes Yugoslavia before its breakup?
It was home to many ethnic groups.
What happened in Poland in 1989?
Lech Walesa became the first freely elected president.
Why were dozens of Serbs convicted of war crimes?
They approved the policy of ethnic cleansing in the war.
Look at this chart showing ethnic groups in Yugoslavia. If ethnic groups had been more equal in size, the most likely result would be that
Serbs would not have tried to eliminate other groups.
What was the most important effect of opening East Germany's borders?
NOT East and West Germany merged into one nation.
What is the most likely reason the republics of Yugoslavia held together until the fall of communism?
Dictator Josep Tito was a very powerful leader.
Which event preceded the revolutions of 1989?
Gorbachev made reforms in the Soviet Union.
What was East Germany's biggest problem after it opened its borders?
East Germany lost large numbers of skilled workers.
The first step in the reunification of East and West Germany was uniting their
economies.
In 1978, Lech Walesa led a worker's strike in
Poland
Read this excerpt from a summary of events in Srebrenica. Zina Hasanovic is one of the lucky ones - she knows what happened to her husband, Haris. As Serbian bullets raced through a group of tightly-packed Muslim prisoners, Haris, mortally wounded, fell on top of his first cousin and best friend, Mevludin Oric. Mevludin lay on the ground, covered in blood and for hours pretended to be dead. He managed to escape to tell Zina of her husband's fate. Why is Zina Hasanovic referred to as "one of the lucky ones"?
Most people never learned the fate of their loved ones.
Germany was reunified in
1990
If East and West Germany had not reunified, it is most likely that
West Germany would have grown much stronger than East Germany.
European Union
common market- region where goods, services, and people can be transported across borders without barriers to trade debt- money owed to a bank, company, or individual gross domestic product- :total value of goods and services produced in a country in a given year per capita income- average amount of annual income earned per person in a given country in one year rivalry- where two or more people, organizations, or nations are competing against each other tariff- tax on goods leaving or entering a country The Effects of War WW2 had drastic effects on Europe -Total cost of war: $1 trillion(in today's dollars) -resources exploited and drained -cities and factories heavily damaged -infrastructure destroyed -millions of people homeless -agriculture disrupted Population Losses Germany: 4,200,000 Italy: 395,000 France: 563,000 GB: 357,000 Soviet Union: 18,000,000 How did the end of the Cold War change Europe? ~The Schuman Plan France's foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed the Schuman Plan on May 9, 1950 The plan called for: -aligning the nations of Europe economically and politically to secure lasting peace -ending the France-Germany rivalry ~European Coal and Steel Community The European Coal and Steel Community(ECSC) was created im 1950 -Management of heavy industry together -Protection against creation of weapons of war ~European Economic Community The European Economic Community was created in 1957 -Cooperation on the development of energy and resources -Elimination of tariffs on trade between member nations ~The European Union In 1993, the European Union was created -Began to cooperate in new areas, such as law enforcement and foreign policy -Created a government with a parliament, executive branch, and judicial branch ~The European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights Common currency: Euro Government Common policies Diplomatic relation ~The European Union EU Members Nations(2013): over two dozen members ~Trade in the European Union the EU created a common market -It encouraged trade across national boundaries -Workers were free to move from one nation to another -Some nations adopted a single currency, called the euro ~Collapse of the USSR When the Soviet Union collapsed, it had dramatic effects in Eastern Europe Initially, people were excited They were unprepared for challenges, however -did not possess the skill required for citizens of successful democracies -unprepared for the difficult transition from a command economy to a market economy ~Negative Effects of Communism's End The collapse of communism had significant negative effects on the lives of Eastern Europeans -Widespread poverty -growth in unemployment -more corruption in government -decline in public services -increase in mortality ~Benefits of Communism's End -Growth of entrepreneurship -Freedom of movement -Establishment of a free pass -More contact with western Europe ~Compare and Contrast Belarus: -80% of industry still state-controlled -inefficient industrial base with outdated machinery and factories -dependent on Russia for electricity and access to markets -about half of all workers employed by the government -not a member of the EU Slovakia: -by 2013, had almost completed the privitization of the economy -one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU -well-educated labor force -adopted the euro in 2009 ~European Union Former communist nations began to joining the European Union in the new millennium -The Czech Republic and Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovenia joined in 2004 -Bulgaria and Romania joined in 2007 -Many of them also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) ~European Union's Effect Advantages: -2nd highest gross domestic product in the world -technologically advanced, with excellent education and healthcare systems -members free to move from country to country without restiction -high standards of living Challenges: -great difference in per capita income among member states -diverse view on government spending -significant debt problems for some states
The Schuman Plan was proposed in the year
1950
When the Soviet Union collapsed, most people were
excited but unprepared for the challenges.
Which nation suffered the largest population loss in World War II?
Soviet Union
Former Communist nations began to join the European Union in
2004
Twenty years after the end of communism in Eastern Europe, Slovenia
has a very fast-growing economy
The European Economic Community was created to
improve trade between European nations.
Read this excerpt from the Charter of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the European Union. The Union contributes to the preservation and to the development of these common values while respecting the diversity of the cultures and traditions of the peoples of Europe as well as the national identities of the Member States and the organization of their public authorities at national, regional and local levels; it seeks to promote balanced and sustainable development and ensures free movement of persons, goods, services and capital, and the freedom of establishment. Based on the excerpt, the European Union values both economic development and
respect for cultures and traditions.
In what way is the European Union similar to a single, independent nation?
NOT It operates its own industries.
What is the definition of a common market?
no barriers to trade from nation to nation
How did the European Union's new common market change life for workers?
Workers could move freely between nations.
What benefits came from the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe? Check all that apply.
greater freedom of movement growth in entrepreneurship more contact with Western Europe
One challenge faced by the European Union is the
vast difference in per capita income among states.
Why was the European Coal and Steel Community created? Check all that apply.
to share the management of heavy industry to help prevent the creation of weapons of war
What is gross domestic product?
total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year
Modernization in China
collectivization- the process of establishing group or government control over resources commune- a group of people who live together and share responsibilities and resources Cultural Revolution- a political upheaval started in 1966 by Mao Zedong to return the country to radical Maoist beliefs. ideology- a set of sociopolitical policies, beliefs, and aims Marxist- reflecting the political, economic and social theories of Karl Marx, in that there should be no classes and everyone should have economic equality privatization- a change from public or government ownership to private or individual ownership Mao Zedong(1893-1976) Led a communist revolution in China Established the People's Republic of China in 1949 Introduced policies that changed the nation's economy How did China change under Communism? ~The Five-Year Plan: 1953-1957 Mao planned to reshape China's economy based on Marxist principles His Five-Year Plan was designed to help China's economy grow -Private land and businesses were seized by the government -Collectivization was introduced ~The Great Leap Forward:1958-1961 The people were organized into large communes -People worked on farms, or labored in inefficient "backyard" industries -Workers lived in dorms, ate in dining rooms, and owned no property~The Cultural Revolution In 1960, Mao reduced his role in government New leaders repealed Mao's policies -allowed laborers to compete for higher wages -permitted to sell excess crops Mao launched the Cultural Revolution -Believed new economic policies threatened social equality -called on the young to lead a new revolution The Cultural Revolution was an effort to solidify Communist rule in China -led by student militias called the Red Guards -Persecuted intellectuals, government officials, and managers -imprisoned thousands in reeducation camps ~Effects of the Cultural Revolution Economic planning was abandoned and industrial production declined Thousands of government officials were forced from office People lived in fear of imprisonment Mao Zedong reassumed control of the government and the armed forces ~Deng Xiaoping(1904-1997) became leader of China after Mao's death allowed more economic freedom refused to allow political freedom ~New Education Policies Under Deng, China's education system was restored and reformed -skilled workers were needed for China to grow -School was highly structured, and respect for teacher was enforced ~The Four Modernizations Deng Xiapeng made modernization the main goal of China's government policy Industry: creation of special economic zones Agriculture: privatization of land Defense: smaller military and better tech Science: learning from foreigners ~The Effects of Deng's Policies Deng's economic policies produced major changes in Chinese culture -People acquired consumer items and increasingly embraced Western goods and culture -Increased exposure to the West brought new policies ~Protests in Tiananmen Square In 1989, pro-democracy protestors gathered in Tianamen Square in Beijing -On June 4, the government used military to end the protests
What event ended the Cultural Revolution?
Mao Zedong's death
China modernized its military under Deng Xiaoping by
decreasing its size and updating technology.
How did Deng Xiaoping's economic policies change Chinese culture?
They enabled people to embrace Western goods and ideas.
The student militias that carried out the Cultural Revolution were known as
the Red Guards.
The main goal of China's first Five-Year Plan under Mao Zedong was to
NOT launch collectivization.
China's economic expansion after the Cultural Revolution is a result of
new capitalist reforms.
What unintended result did Mao's Cultural Revolution have on China?
It paved the way for Western-style economic and political development.
The Cultural Revolution ultimately failed because
people began to seriously question communism.
Industrial production crashed during the Cultural Revolution because
NOTpeople revolted against poor working conditions. NOT the Red Guards imprisoned important leaders.
Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution in China in response to
NOT new social policies that threatened economic equality.
Deng reformed China's education system because
skilled workers were needed.
Which explains a difference between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong in regards to economic policy?
Deng sought to modernize China by introducing capitalism in a limited way, while Mao rejected all capitalist ideas.
What best describes the difference between the Great Leap Forward in China and industrialization in Europe?
The Great Leap featured communes without machines, while European industrialization included factories.
The most important goal of the Schuman Plan was to
attain stability and peace in Europe.
Which best characterizes Europe in the period between the signing of the Schuman Plan and the formation of the European Union?
Nations took sizable steps toward cooperation.
Which is the best definition of a command economy?
an economy managed by the government
Deng Xiaoping felt that the first step to modernizing China's economy involved
restoring the education system.
Why was Joseph Stalin's first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set?
The economy still made sizable gains.
Defectors from East Germany were people who
fled their homes to move permanently to the West.
What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?
fighting for economic freedom
Dictators of______ states use terror and violence to control their populations.
totalitarian
Per capita income is defined as
average amount of annual income earned per person in one year.
By the time the Korean War ended in 1953,
he division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged
Which best describes men in the USSR under Joseph Stalin's regime?
They were in demand for industrial jobs.
The photo shows the Allied leaders meeting in Potsdam, Germany, in 1945. The Allied leaders were meeting to discuss which of the following?
Europe's future now that Germany had been defeated
Which best explains why the Great Leap Forward hurt China's economy?
The changes meant farms could no longer produce enough food
The Long March took place in the year
1934
When Serbia used murder and terror to eliminate Muslims, they called the policy
ethnic cleansing