Mao Zedong Thesis Statement

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(Hook) “The idea of redemption is always good news, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times,” was said by Patti Smith, a famous 1970’s American artist. (Transition to Topic Sentence) People often undergo a downfall in their life before they peak, especially those who leave marks in history. Mao Zedong, China’s Communist Leader from 1949 to 1976, had not always lived the high-life. (Background) Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, grew up living in a farmer's family. He was pressured to continue the family business by his parents, but Mao refused. He left home and lived a harsh life before gaining any success. (Transition to Thesis Statement) Chairman Mao fell to rock bottom early in his early life, his experiences helped him