CHINA PAPER 1 - PRESCRIBED SUBJECT 2

The emergence and development of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), 1946 to 1964
This prescribed subject addresses internal issues in China 1946-1964 and pays particular attention to the role of Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) in the emergence and development of the People’s Republic of China. It requires the study of political developments, rectification campaigns, economic reconstruction and social reorganization in China during this period. This prescribed subject could be linked to 20th century history topics 1 and 3 as well as areas of East Asia, South East Asia and Oceania regional options.
Areas on which source-based questions will focus are:
  • The Chinese Civil War
  • Political unification, consolidation of power, economic reconstruction, social reform
  • The first Five Year Plan
  • Mass campaigns: 3 and 5 Antis, Hundred Flowers Campaign
  • The Great Leap Forward: economic, social, political effects
  • Ideology
Focus of Paper 1 in some IB Exams
May 2003: "The Great Leap Forward"

November 2003: "Collectivization"

May 2004: "Political unification and thought control" (1949-1950's)

May 2005: "Maos' successful emergence as a leader of China" (1946-1949)

November 2005: "First Five Year Plan"