During the 20th century the rise of a communist society was a vison of a dream society, with the goal of equality and industrial achievements. During the 1920s the Soviet Union along with rise of Joseph Stalin influenced the transformation to communism. With this Chinas leader Mao Zedong adapted the ideas of Marxism and modeled the Soviets. Although the road to communism held a lot of gains and cost for The Soviet Union and China, each have opposing outcomes.
The communist system promised equality and a give to all. Except the economic life had very few promises to the people. In the text is talks about an Englishman, Frenchman and a Soviet Russian look at a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden, each make jokes about how they must be French …show more content…
Containing influential advances modeled by Russia. During 1958 Mao announced Chinas Great Leap Forward, which focused on large communes for production in rural locations. Involving These communes were a strive for agricultural advance. Although production increased, starvation on the communes increased as well. During this period more than 20 million died; not only from starvation but also from knowledge limitations on new production. On the contrary agricultural advance lead to the advancements in fertilizer, technology, and other production achievements. Such as steel and coal which went from millions to million tons in the short span of 27 years. Displaying how rapid production and work was during these times. The plan for Mao was to influence peasants to join the “civilized communes” in the country. A poster “Building the New Society: The People’s Commune” (p,969) shows the ideal commune. With the idea of organization and limit in authority. The commune poster portrays a promising life, with a colorful paradise. Yet, these communes were harsh scenes. Along with the influence of steel production, they were forced to give up everything they owned to continue the advancing. Relapsing on the ideal of equality. With this during the 1960s Mao named another campaign the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Involving new policies on education, …show more content…
Leading to the idea of the Long March during 1934-35, the influencing of the communist party and capture of other cities. Which lead to numerous losses including thousands of deaths from hunger, cold and battle wounds suffered by the Red Army soldiers. An outcome of the Long March was Mao Zedong emerging as the leader of the Chinese Communists. Following the Korean war in the image The Cult of Mao (p.972) shows Moa surrounded by numerous young people and some Red Guards with the expressions of happiness and excitement. This image also leads you to see the influential and brainwashing ways of the communist societies beliefs. Along with how hard they tried to push the beliefs on others. Featured in the image is Mao in center, like Soviet posters of Lenin, being portrayed as a Godlike figure. The influence of Mao on the younger generation resulted in numerous out breaks and riots. The “new generation” was motivated by the new ways of Mao. Suggesting the older generations, and teachers were wrong in their teachings. The violence of the riots and rebellion by the Red Guards became costly to Mao’s efforts of communism. These rebellions became so extravagant Mao was forced to send troops into Beijing to restore order. Resulting in the collapse of socialism. Which then lead to global conflict involving the East and West. Along with advances in nuclear war, which were
The communist system promised equality and a give to all. Except the economic life had very few promises to the people. In the text is talks about an Englishman, Frenchman and a Soviet Russian look at a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden, each make jokes about how they must be French …show more content…
Containing influential advances modeled by Russia. During 1958 Mao announced Chinas Great Leap Forward, which focused on large communes for production in rural locations. Involving These communes were a strive for agricultural advance. Although production increased, starvation on the communes increased as well. During this period more than 20 million died; not only from starvation but also from knowledge limitations on new production. On the contrary agricultural advance lead to the advancements in fertilizer, technology, and other production achievements. Such as steel and coal which went from millions to million tons in the short span of 27 years. Displaying how rapid production and work was during these times. The plan for Mao was to influence peasants to join the “civilized communes” in the country. A poster “Building the New Society: The People’s Commune” (p,969) shows the ideal commune. With the idea of organization and limit in authority. The commune poster portrays a promising life, with a colorful paradise. Yet, these communes were harsh scenes. Along with the influence of steel production, they were forced to give up everything they owned to continue the advancing. Relapsing on the ideal of equality. With this during the 1960s Mao named another campaign the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Involving new policies on education, …show more content…
Leading to the idea of the Long March during 1934-35, the influencing of the communist party and capture of other cities. Which lead to numerous losses including thousands of deaths from hunger, cold and battle wounds suffered by the Red Army soldiers. An outcome of the Long March was Mao Zedong emerging as the leader of the Chinese Communists. Following the Korean war in the image The Cult of Mao (p.972) shows Moa surrounded by numerous young people and some Red Guards with the expressions of happiness and excitement. This image also leads you to see the influential and brainwashing ways of the communist societies beliefs. Along with how hard they tried to push the beliefs on others. Featured in the image is Mao in center, like Soviet posters of Lenin, being portrayed as a Godlike figure. The influence of Mao on the younger generation resulted in numerous out breaks and riots. The “new generation” was motivated by the new ways of Mao. Suggesting the older generations, and teachers were wrong in their teachings. The violence of the riots and rebellion by the Red Guards became costly to Mao’s efforts of communism. These rebellions became so extravagant Mao was forced to send troops into Beijing to restore order. Resulting in the collapse of socialism. Which then lead to global conflict involving the East and West. Along with advances in nuclear war, which were