Contextualization

The Chinese Revolution was one of the most significant events of the 20th century, having a profound impact not only on China's history but on the whole world. Taking place from 1946 to 1952, this revolution was an armed conflict between the Chinese Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, led by Chiang Kai-shek, and the Chinese Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong.

The Chinese Revolution is a milestone in contemporary history and has undeniable relevance. It resulted in the radical transformation of Chinese society and the country itself. China went from being a predominantly agrarian and rural nation to one of the world's largest economies, with a massive industrial production capacity.

The revolution was also a turning point in world geopolitics. It consolidated the Soviet Union's influence in the region and marked the beginning of the Cold War, with the formation of two antagonistic blocs: the capitalist bloc, led by the United States, and the communist bloc, led by the Soviet Union.

Introduction

Studying the Chinese Revolution allows us to understand a series of concepts and phenomena that are essential to comprehend the world we live in.

Firstly, the revolution shows us the power of nationalist sentiment and the importance of political organization for the realization of a national project. The Chinese communists, for example, managed to mobilize large popular masses around a project of social and political transformation, using nationalist rhetoric and guerrilla strategies.

On the other hand, the Chinese Revolution also allows us to reflect on the consequences of political radicalism and intolerance towards diversity of opinions. The period following the revolution, known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was marked by intense internal conflicts and the persecution of intellectuals, artists, and political opponents.

To deepen your understanding of the topic, I recommend the following resources:

1. History Summary: Chinese Revolution
2. Book: 'The Chinese Revolution and Contemporary China' by Yves Chevrier
3. Article: 'History of the Chinese Revolution', available in the Scientific American

Practical Activity - Board Game: Path of Revolution

Project Objective

The project aims to deepen students' knowledge about the Chinese Revolution in a playful and engaging way. Students will develop a board game that recreates the path of the Chinese Revolution.

Detailed Project Description

Each group, consisting of 3 to 5 students, will create a board game that represents the course of the Chinese Revolution. The board must be divided into several stages representing chronological and significant events that occurred during the revolution.

Each group must create a set of cards representing the different agents, events, and conditions of the time. The cards may include important leaders such as Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek, events like the Long March, and conditions like famine or the Cold War.

The use of cards should influence the game in a way that simulates the obstacles and challenges faced during the revolution. The objective of the game should be to reach the 'New China' (end of the revolution).

Required Materials

• Cardboard or cardboard for building the board
• Paper and pens for creating the cards
• Dice
• Pieces to represent the players (can be small objects like buttons)

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Execution

1. Research the main events and characters of the Chinese Revolution.
2. Divide the board into several parts, each representing a phase of the Revolution.
3. Draw or write a brief summary of the corresponding event on each 'square,' and indicate whether the player advances, retreats, or stays in the same position.
4. Create cards based on the characters and events of the revolution.
5. Define the game rules and the effect of the cards.
6. Test the game and make necessary adjustments.

After finishing the game, each group should write a report detailing the entire process of creation, testing, and revisions. The report should contain a description of the characters, events, and conditions represented by the cards and how they influence the game's outcome.

The report should be divided into:

• Introduction: students should contextualize the theme of the Chinese Revolution, its relevance, and explain why they chose to represent it in a board game.
• Development: students should explain the methodology used, describe the activity in detail, and present and discuss the results obtained.
• Conclusion: students should summarize their main points, explain the learnings obtained, and draw conclusions about the project.
• Bibliography: students should indicate the sources they relied on to work on the project (books, web pages, videos, etc).

Remember, the work should be collaborative, each group member should contribute equally to the creation of the game and the report.