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Mao's China: GCSE or A-Level

Learn in detail about one of the twentieth century's most prominent figures, beginning with an examination of China's state after WWII, leading right up to a complete consideration of Mao's life.

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Max W

14-16, 16-18
Modern History

14 HOURS

14 LESSONS

Mao's China: GCSE or A-Level

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Course Overview


An in-depth study of the rise of Mao, as the leader of China. Students will look at how he secured power for himself and the Communist Party in the first ten years, how he reformed the economy for better and worse, then at the Cultural Revolution which burnt China's Confucian history to the ground. Finally, students will consider major social changes across the time period before reviewing Mao as a whole. This course provides essential historical context surrounding Mao's life and his time in power and will furthermore give students a better understanding of how China came to be as it is today. Throughout the course, students will pick up a range of important skills, revolving around close analysis of historical texts and sources.

Course Content


14 LESSONS

14 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

China in 1949: The Birth of a New Nation

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Establishing Power From Day One

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Destruction of Opposition to the CCP

60 minutes

Lesson 4

The Korean War: Success or Failure?

60 minutes

Lesson 5

From Private Farms to Communes

60 minutes

Lesson 6

The First Five-Year Plan: Success or Failure?

60 minutes

Lesson 7

'Walking on Two Legs' and the Collapse of the Economy

60 minutes

Lesson 8

The Fall and Second Rise of Mao

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Red China: The Rise of the Red Guard

60 minutes

Lesson 10

The Cultural Revolution: Goodbye Old China, Hello New Future

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Rustication: The Destruction of Mao's Legacy?

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Mao the Feminist?: Did Women Benefit From Social Change?

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Children and Doctors: The Creation of a New China

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Jiang Qing and the Gang of Four

60 minutes

Key Skills


Causation and Consequence

Analysing Significance

Explanation and Evaluation

Interpretations and Sources

Educator

Max W

History Educator

With a degree in history from the University of Oxford, Max's lessons never fail to entertain and inform students, whilst developing their critical thinking and historical analysis skills.

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