The Use of Terror in Mao's China

The Use of Terror in Mao's China

This course explores the systematic use of terror by Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to consolidate power in China from 1949 to 1952. It examines the methods employed, including political classification, attacks on landlords, and the 'antis' movements, revealing their profound impact on Chinese society and the economy. Learners will understand how these campaigns eliminated opposition and reshaped the nation under communist rule.