Question

The primary goal of the student protests in

Tiananmen Square (1989) was to
(1) support the policies of the Chinese
Communist Party
(2) decrease the amount of Western influence in
China
(3) encourage the spread of industrialization
throughout China
(4) increase political freedom and rights in China

Answer 1

(4) increase political freedom and rights in China

Answer 2

(4) increase political freedom and rights in China

The Tiananmen Square demonstrations occurred on June 3-4, 1989 led by student protesters demanding democratic rights.

Following the death of a communist leader who promoted the expansion of democratic rights, students led a protest at Tiananmen Square. The goal was to show support for the expansion of democratic rights in China. On the second day of demonstrations, troops opened fire on the students killing thousands.