Tiananmen Square protests in AP Comparative Government and Politics

Definition

The Tiananmen Square protests were pro-democracy demonstrations that took place in Beijing, China in 1989. Thousands of students gathered in Tiananmen Square calling for political reform but were met with violent suppression from the Chinese government.

Related terms

Censorship:

Censorship refers to the suppression or restriction of information or ideas by a government or authority. During the Tiananmen Square protests, there was heavy censorship on news coverage and information about the events.

Human Rights Violations: Human rights violations are actions that infringe upon basic rights and freedoms granted to individuals by international law. The violent crackdown on protesters during the Tiananmen Square protests was considered a severe human rights violation.

Pro-Democracy Movement: A pro-democracy movement is a collective effort by individuals or groups advocating for democratic reforms and political change. The Tiananmen Square protests were part of a larger pro-democracy movement in China.