china
what was the unforgettable tiananmen square massacre?
Here, tens of thousands of demonstrators occupied this square asking for democracy and freedom. When they didn’t leave, communist troops killed and wounded thousands of these protestors showing that China’s communist leaders had absolute power and could maintain control over the Chinese people.
Links that will square you with information...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nXT8lSnPQ (This is a great, priamry source video of the bravery of protestors at this massacre. )
http://www.thechinaguide.com/index.php?action=activity/view&activity_id=21 (This website gives a detailed map/ virtual tour of Tinamenman Square. [right side of the website] )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen_Square (This website describes the rich history of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.)
http://www.thechinaguide.com/index.php?action=activity/view&activity_id=21 (This website gives a detailed map/ virtual tour of Tinamenman Square. [right side of the website] )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen_Square (This website describes the rich history of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.)