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Great Proletarian Revolution
One who went against the Communists
Permanent Revolution
Aimed at strengthening the rule of the proletariat and the people
Wanted to overthrow old customs, ideas, and practices that stood in the way of furthering Communism
Mao showed why a new bourgeoisie
emerged through socialism and why capitalist restoration was possible
Little Red book was called the greatest source of knowledge
Red guards formed
New forms of management formed called the rank-and-file
Those who voiced their opinions were killed
Destroyed temples, foreign books and music, tore down street signs, red traffic light meant GO
Propaganda supporting it
Permanent revolution
Atmosphere of constant fervor
Could help them overcome the past and make the final stage of Communism
Belief for the future of Communism
The people of China didn't agree with the Revolution
Deng Xiaoping
Poster of Deng in China
Took over after Mao died in 1976
Brought the revolution to an end
Four Modernizations- industry, agriculture, technology, and national defense
Modernization worked and
per capita
income doubled in the 1980's
Didn't allow direct criticism of Communism
More information about the West led to pressure for a better living and freedom for jobs
May 1989- Student protesters called for an end to the corruption and wanted the old leaders to resign
Deng saw democracy as a way to end Communism
Left: American magazine that stresses China's new relationship with them Right: Stresses the changes Deng has enforced