Rule of Mao and Castro: Compared and Contrasted | Student Worksheet | Teacher Notes | Quiz

How did Mao Zedong and Fidel Castro reshape their nations, and where do their paths converge or diverge? In this episode, we compare and contrast the political aims, governing strategies, economic policies, and social transformations pursued under their rule. Through a clear, evidence-based analysis, we examine the successes, challenges, and historical legacies of two of the 20th century’s most influential revolutionary leaders.