#AP World History: Modern - Communist Revolutions & Land Reforms 🌍

Hey there, future AP World History champ! Let's dive into the world of communist revolutions and land reforms. This guide is designed to make sure you're not just memorizing facts, but truly understanding the big picture. Let's get started!

#🇨🇳 The Chinese Revolution: From Dynasties to Communism

#The Fall of Dynasties and Rise of Instability

• The Chinese Revolution of 1900 marked the end of the age-old dynasty system. 💥
• A republic led by Sun Yat-Sen emerged, but quickly collapsed due to warlord conflicts. ⚔️

#The Kuomintang vs. the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

• The Kuomintang (Nationalists) took power, establishing their government.

• They soon found themselves in a power struggle with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

• The May Fourth Movement (1919) was a key turning point. It was a student-led protest against foreign influence and traditional Chinese values. 💡

  • This movement fueled the growth of communist ideas and the CCP.

#The Japanese Invasion and the Rise of the CCP

• The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 was a game-changer. 🇯🇵
• The Kuomintang focused on fighting the CCP, while the CCP fought the Japanese with the People's Liberation Army. ⚔️
• This earned the CCP widespread public support.
• The CCP promoted education, better status for women, and peasant rebellion. These efforts helped them gain support from commoners.
• In 1949, the Chinese Communist Revolution ended with the CCP establishing the People’s Republic of China. 🎉

#The Great Leap Forward

• After gaining control, the CCP launched the Great Leap Forward (1958-1962) under Mao Zedong. 🚀
• Goal: Rapidly...