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Nationalists escape to Taiwan
Led by Chiang Kai-Shek, the nationalisis fought the communists during the Chinese Civil War. After the communists won, the Nationalists escaped back to Taiwan. -
Great Leap Forward
The Great Leap forward was an economic and social plan led by Mao to use China's immensely large population to turn China into a communist society. The Great Leap Forward was a horrible failure, causing Mao to lose his power. -
Cultural Revolution
After losing his power during the Great Leap Forward, Mao Zedong started The Cultural Revolution, and managed to return to power. -
Khmer Rougue
The Khmer Rouge was formed from North Vietman. Khmer rouge has a policy of social engineering, and its attempt at agricultural reform resulted in widespread famine. -
Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War, and started the reunification of Vietnam into a communist state.