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History coursework essay- Modern World Study: CHINA SINCE 1949 Why does the Chinese government at the start of the twenty-first century refuse to give its people democratic rights despite encouraging private enterprise in industry, commerce and agriculture and how do you see this situation developing in the next few years? For thousands of years, China has endured wars, rebellions, reforms, revolutions, trials, tribulations and a great deal more. But despite its troubled history, it remains one of the leading world powers in the twenty-first century. For centuries authoritarian leaders have ruled China. The first dynasty of China was the Xia dynasty, although, for many, it is believed that the first true dynasty of China was the Shang dynasty. The Xia dynasty was allegedly founded by Emperor named Yu, and the dynasty ruled China from 2205 to 1766 BC. The Xia dynasty was followed by the Shang and Zhou dynasties respectively; each dynasty coming to...

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