Document B Source: Source: Mao Zedong, Selected Works, Volume Five, 1945–1949, New York International Publishers. . . . (1) Internally, arouse the masses of the people. That is, unite the working class, the peasantry, the urban petty bourgeoisie and the national bourgeoisie, form a domestic united front under the leadership of the working class, and advance from this to the establishment of a state which is a people's democratic dictatorship under the leadership of the working class and based on the alliance of workers and peasants. (2) Externally, unite in a common struggle with those nations of the world which treat us as equals and unite with the peoples of all countries. That is, ally ourselves with the Soviet Union, with the People's Democracies and with the proletariat and the broad masses of the people in all other countries, and form an international united front. . . . . Who (is speaking): Where (is this happening): When (is this written): What in 20 worded length (is a summary of what is being said, hint: is he proposing something, reference both parts): Why in 20 worded length (is this important, hint: what is happening internationally at this time?):

Who: Mao Zedong

Where: China
When: 1945-1949
Summary: Mao is proposing the formation of a domestic united front to establish a people's democratic dictatorship, as well as an international united front to unite with other nations against those who treat China as unequal.
Importance: This is important because it shows Mao's ideas for political and international collaboration during a time of political and social change in China.