Taking a stand -- A history of protests -- Setting the stage -- Students speaking out -- The Patriotic Democratic Movement -- Rising tensions -- The crackdown -- The reaction -- The legacy of Tiananmen.
Summary:
An account of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, China, where students gathered to call for more individual freedom. Describes the events leading up to the protests, the crackdown, and the legacy of the protests. Includes a timeline, a list of facts, and a glossary.
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