Mao and the Communists took control of China and turned it into a military power. India split into three countries—India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Japan and the "Asian Tigers" became economic powerhouses. Australia and New Zealand have drawn closer to Asia. The following will be discussed in this chapter: Communist China, independent states in Asia, Japan and the Pacific. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Communist China Section 2: Independent States in Asia Section 3: Japan and the Pacific Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can modernization affect a society? The rapid modernization of China has created a nation that blends the old with the new. An example can be seen in Hong Kong where traditional Chinese junks can be seen in the harbor of this modern city. In this chapter you will learn how China has emerged into the modern world. • How has modernization affected the standard of living of the Chinese people? • Give an example of an aspect of American culture that is a legacy of past traditions. Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Communist China How do large organizations accomplish their goals while protecting individual’s interests? Chapter Intro 2 Independent States in Asia What conflicts can erupt in a country once the threat of a common oppressor is removed? Chapter Intro 3 Japan and the Pacific What factors contribute to economic success? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Ideas, Beliefs, and Values The policies of the Chinese Communist government set up in 1949 failed to bring prosperity. Since the 1980s, its economy has moved toward free enterprise, but political freedom is still very limited. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary communes permanent revolution per capita one-child policy Academic Vocabulary final source Section 1-Key Terms People, Places, and Events Chiang Kai-shek Mao Zedong Taiwan Great Leap Forward Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution Little Red Book Red Guards Deng Xiaoping Tiananmen Square South Korea North Korea Richard Nixon A B Section 1-Polling Question In your opinion, has the United States ever had a leader whose leadership transformed the entire country? A. Yes B. No Section 1 Mao’s China Mao Zedong led the Communists to victory in the civil war, but the human and economic costs of establishing communism were high. Section 1 Mao Zedong and . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Communist China Section 2: Independent States in Asia Section 3: Japan and the Pacific Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can modernization affect a society? The rapid modernization of China has created a nation that blends the old with the new. An example can be seen in Hong Kong where traditional Chinese junks can be seen in the harbor of this modern city. In this chapter you will learn how China has emerged into the modern world. • How has modernization affected the standard of living of the Chinese people? • Give an example of an aspect of American culture that is a legacy of past traditions. Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Communist China How do large organizations accomplish their goals while protecting individual’s interests? Chapter Intro 2 Independent States in Asia What conflicts can erupt in a country once the threat of a common oppressor is removed? Chapter Intro 3 Japan and the Pacific What factors .
