In 1949 the Chinese communists came to power under their leader Mao Zedong. Why did the Chinese people favor the communists? Describe the program of thought control that followed the backlash over the film The Life of Wu Xun. How did the Korean War begin and what role did China eventually play? What events led to the Sino-Soviet split in the 1950s? What was the Great Leap Forward and why did it fail?

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In 1949 the Chinese communists came to power under their leader Mao Zedong.  Why did the Chinese people favor the communists?  Describe the program of thought control that followed the backlash over the film The Life of Wu Xun.  How did the Korean War begin and what role did China eventually play?  What events led to the Sino-Soviet split in the 1950s?  What was the Great Leap Forward and why did it fail?