This section covers California Standard 10.9.4, which includes analyzing the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Zedong, and the subsequent political and economic upheavals in China. Such upheavals include the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square Uprising.
The Chinese Civil War is briefly explained. Crucial persons, such as Mao Zedong, are identified, as well as programs that he established during his rule, most notably the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution and the Tiananmen Square Uprising.