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Compare And Contrast Mao And Deng Dynasty

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Mao and Deng’s tyrannical reign proved that China had remained similar to a dynasty with some differences that Mao used to prevent an overthrow. To understand what Mao and Deng created, one must first understand how a dynasty had worked in the past and how China ran under the CCP. Based on a traditional Chinese dynasty, a new dynasty will come into power through a political, cultural and economic summit. The new leader will receive the Mandate of Heaven, and things during the beginning will thrive. This is a time of advancements and satisfaction in the proletariat. Then, the dynasty will begin to decline due to corruption within the government. The people will decide that through a rebellion, they will end the tyranny and they come …show more content…

Mao came into power the same as any other leader would in a dynasty, and that was by overthrowing the previous leader. When Mao came into power, he began implementing new reforms and spread propaganda to gain support and prevent a rebellion. What he did differently than in past dynasties was he targeted the working middle class to prevent a revolt against him. He oppressed people and targeted individuals labeled enemies, isolating them in reeducation. In Mao’s movements to change Chinese culture and thought, early reforms, transition to collective farming, the Great leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution, he did all of the corrupt things that the leader of a dynasty would do. He tried to force people to follow his way of thinking and he isolated those who were dangerous to him and would be able to take his power. Mao was power hungry and he impoverished the proletariat, just like all other dynastic leaders. However, he was smart enough to recognize how he could have complete control, strip people of their civil rights, and still stay in

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