University of Maryland: The Emergence of Modern China

Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material,...

An interesting video resource profiles Pakistan, a country with a modern history and an ancient past. Partitioned from India in the middle of the 20th century, it now has the most militarized border in the world. The complicated country...

This extensive article focuses on the radical policy change known as the Four Modernizations which Deng Xiaoping introduced to China.

This site from the University of Maryland is an excerpt about the Chinese Civil War from a larger site on Chinese history.

A history of China's transition to Socialism and the first five year plan.

Discusses the rise of Communism in China during the period from 1928-1938.

A discussion of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties of Ancient China. Includes maps and information about ancient rulers.

Should the United States adopt a universal basic income? After reading brief background information, scholars research the debate topic by reviewing the top three pros and cons. They also respond to a survey question and review other...

Read about the interlude of Mongol rule in China with Kublai Khan establishing the Yuan dynasty. This introduced vast cultural changes in China.

A history of another great failure, the Cultural Revolution. It set China back for years because under it most of China's Universities were closed.