Mainland China

The Cultural Revolution was a movement that lasted a decade from 1966-1976 led by Chairman Mao Zedong of China in order to regain authority of the communist party (CCP) as he felt as if the current leaders were going in the wrong direction, favoring more capitalistic and western ideas.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island is one of the most famed entryways to America in all US history. Ellis Island was a product of necessity; the 19th century saw turmoil and instability throughout the whole of Europe. This resulted in the largest mass migration of people in all history to date, many of whom sought life in America. An immigration facility called Castle Garden has been used prior, but was ill-equipped to handle the massive influx of immigrants coming to the US. Ellis Island immigration facility opened January 1, 1892.

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