Communism in China

Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about war from the communist perspective?

• Wars are inevitable (unavoidable) regardless of the society.

• Wars can be just (fair)or unjust (unfair) depending on their purpose.

• Wars have a purpose in all societies because of a constant need for change.

• Wars should be permitted when a government needs to obstruct progress.

Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about World War I?

• The philosophical beliefs of the competing countries challenged traditional ideals. 

• The potential political gains of European nations benefited China.

•  The countries in the war were involved for their individual economic benefits.

• The possible military losses made it too risky for the Communist Party to intervene.

1. Which statement best describes the author’s point of view in this 1992 cartoon?

• 1. China's government opposes free-trade agreements with Western nations. 

• Deng Xiaoping personally opposed the introduction of capitalism to China. 

• The Chinese Government is more interested in improving trade than in respecting human rights.

•  China's economic system is meeting the needs of its people.

1. A historian would find this document most useful for

• Examining the effects of Deng Xiaoping’s economic policies.

• 1. Understanding how some Americans viewed Chinese policies in the 1990s.

• Evaluating the effects of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution.

• Understanding the points of view of young Chinese citizens in the 1990s.

Which global issue is addressed in this cartoon?

• human rights

• ethnic strife (conflict)

• Cold War Tensions

• Environmental Impact