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Mao Zedong joined the communist party
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Mao Zedong
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The Civil War
Chiang Kai-shek broke the alliance with the communists and began killing and imprisoning communist leaders. The Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang (also called the Nationalist Party) and the communists had begun. -
The Long March
Over the course of a year Mao led the communists over 7,000 miles across southern China and then north to Shaanxi province. Although most of the soldiers died during the march, around 8,000 survived. These 8,000 were loyal to Mao. Mao Zedong was now the leader of the communist party -
One hundred flowers
In 1966 Mao made his comeback in the Cultural Revolution. Many young peasants followed him and formed the Red Guard. These loyal soldiers helped him to take over. Schools were shut down and people who disagreed with Mao were either killed or sent to the farms to be re-educated through hard labor. -
The great leap forward
Mao announced his plan to industrialize China.Unfortunately the plan backfired. Soon the country experienced a terrible famine. It is estimated that 40 million people starved to death.This horrible failure caused Mao to lose power for a time. He was still part of the government, but no longer had absolute power. -
The cultural revolution
In 1966 Mao made his comeback in the Cultural Revolution. Many young peasants followed him and formed the Red Guard. These loyal soldiers helped him to take over. Schools were shut down and people who disagreed with Mao were either killed or sent to the farms to be re-educated through hard labor. -
Mao Zedong Death
Mao ruled China until he died on September 9, 1976 from Parkinson's disease. He was 82 years old.
