Mao Zedong, the original leader of Communist China.
Chinese farmers were not happy under the Manchu rule. They said the rulers were greedy and unfair. Most Chinese farmers were poor. Finally the peasants rebelled.
The poor ones.
/not so great/
Communism
Chinese people were educated in the scholar system. They were not trusted in ruling government.
The Chinese peasants supported the communists because there current government and leader Jiang did not do anything to help them, and they thought the communists would give them a better life.
Peasants were similar throughout the world, but in China there was no modern technology so working in the fields were a lot harder.
because the peasants were not allowed to have weapons
The communists provided the peasants living in rural areas with weapons.
The communists provided the peasants living in rural areas with weapons.
Dorothy J. Solinger has written: 'Chinese business under socialism' -- subject(s): Commercial policy, Socialism 'China's transition from socialism' -- subject(s): Economic policy, Socialism, Central planning
The Hongwu Emperor implemented land reforms to reduce the power of wealthy landowners and distribute land to peasants. He also established granaries to stabilize food prices and alleviate famine. Additionally, he promoted agriculture and encouraged the cultivation of new crops to improve the livelihoods of Chinese peasants.