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China 1949
Mao declared the People’s Republic of China at the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing. -
China 1950
In 1950, Mao passed the Agrarian Reform Law. Former landlords were often guilty of many crimes against pesants. -
China 1953
In 1953 the first modern census was taken for purpose of economic planning.
Elections were held in 1953 for delegates to the First National People's Congress, China's national legislature, which met in 1954 -
China 1954
In 1954 Mao chairman was elected of the People's Republic
There were major government changes -
China 1956
The "Hundred Flowers Campaign" was launched in 1956.
and in a democratic fashion it allowed people to express there concerns. -
China 1958
Mao launched the Great leap forward.
Trying to increase industial production -
China 1959-1961
an estimated 40 million people died of hunger between 1959 and 1961 -
China 1962
The Great leap forward failed.
Mao was pushed to the side as his rivals took control of the country. -
China 1966
Mao returned and launched the Cultural Revolution.
He also appeared at a gathering at the Yangtze River in May.
He swam several minutes in the river. -
China 1972
To further his place in chinese history Mao met with President Richard Nixon.
A gesture that eased tensions between the two countries -
China 1976
Mao Tse-tung died from complications of Parkinson's disease
at the age of 82, in Beijing, China