China 1911 1949 Part 2

1. The Success of Mao & the CCP
Learning Objectives:
Explain the reasons for the success of Mao and the CCP in the Civil War
1945-49.

2. China at War:
Key Word Glossary
In groups you have 5 minutes to come up with a list of key words
relating to China’s at war (Japan/Civil).
These can be key names (people/places), events and general key
historical vocab that you feel are important to understand on this
topic.
Go to http://padlet.com/rossburrough/japan and add your vocab to
the wall.

3. Why did the Communists
win the civil war?
Exam Question: In what ways did the Long March lay
down the foundations for the future success of the
Chinese Communist Party?
1. Be more EXPLICIT when linking your points together.
– As I have mentioned the Red Army…
– From paragraph two you can see that Mao’s leadership was
important. However, this also helped the future success of the
CCP by…
2. Always link you answer to the question – FUTURE
SUCCESSES. Remember you need to be more
evaluative rather than descriptive.
3. Offer a JUDGMENT and weighting over which factors
you feel are more important.
LO: Explain the
reasons for the
success of Mao
and the CCP in the
Civil War 1945-49.

4. Dec 1948 - Oct 1949
• Jan 1949 - Chiang Kai-Shek
realised all was lost and fled to
the island of Formosa and
established a GMD
government and set up
Taiwan.
• Took 200,000 GMD soldiers as
well as of of China’s gold
reserves.
• From then until 1975 Chiang
Kai Shek ruled Taiwan as the
‘Republic of China’
‘Chiang why
did you fail?’
LO: Explain the
reasons for the
success of Mao
and the CCP in the
Civil War 1945-49.

5. The People’s Republic of
China (PRC) Established
• By late Sep 1949, most of China
was under Communist control.
• Mao called a conference in
Beijing. 14 political parties were
represented and the
conference elected members
of the new central government
of the People’s Republic of
China (PRC).
• On 1st Oct 1949, Mao
proclaimed the founding of the
PRC and he was elected
Chairman.
LO: Explain the
reasons for the
success of Mao
and the CCP in the
Civil War 1945-49.

6. The Chinese People have Stood up!
1st October 1949, Mao officially announces the founding of the PRC
from the Forbidden City.

7. Why did the Communists
win the civil war?
You will have created a bullet point essay using the
layout below. Review these with your partner. How do
they all link together?
Lay out your points under the below headings:
• Introduction
• Strengths of the CCP
• Tactics of the CCP
• Weaknesses of the GMD
• Tactics of the GMD
• Peasants
• Conclusion
LO: Explain the
reasons for the
success of Mao
and the CCP in the
Civil War 1945-49.

8. Who will benefit China
the most?
You will either represent the CCP or the GMD. You will
have 10 minutes to prepare arguments based on how
your party would benefit China and why the other party
would be a disaster. Add additional information and
bullet points to your essay as you go.
POINTS
Valid
Statement
&
Rebuttal
LO: Explain the
reasons for the
success of Mao
and the CCP in the
Civil War 1945-49.

9. The Communist State
In groups draw up a table
that outlines what economic,
social and political problems
faced the Chinese people
and their new Government in
1949? Use p.28 to help you if
needed.
The second part of this topic examines how the CCP
pursued continuous revolution and how successful this
was. This is not easy as ‘success’ can depend upon one’s
perspective. It will also consider the role and influence of
Mao Zedong and changes after his death.
What were the
communist aims and the
new constitution. Use
your text book (27-29)
complete the question in
the workbook on ISLE.

10. Homework TIMELINE This is the
other major task too.
Timeline – Ensure your
timeline is up to date,
complete and as
detailed as possible.
There will be a test on
this next lesson!