Asked by Juliette Grant on May 11, 2024
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The Chinese economy was set back by
A) the Great Leap Forward,but not the Cultural Revolution.
B) the Cultural Revolution,but not the Great Leap Forward.
C) both the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward.
D) neither the Cultural Revolution nor the Great Leap ForwarD.
Cultural Revolution
The Cultural Revolution was a sociopolitical movement in China, initiated by Mao Zedong in 1966, aiming to preserve Chinese Communism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.
Great Leap Forward
A movement led by Mao Zedong in China between 1958 and 1962 aimed at rapidly transforming China into a socialist society through rapid industrialization and collectivization, which unfortunately led to widespread famine.
- Understand the historical impact and consequences of specific economic policies and revolutions.
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Akshar PatelMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward set back the Chinese economy. The Great Leap Forward, which lasted from 1958 to 1962, was an economic and social campaign attempted by the Chinese Communist Party that aimed to transform China into a modern, industrialized society. However, it resulted in widespread famine and economic disaster. The Cultural Revolution, which began in 1966 and lasted until 1976, was a sociopolitical movement led by Mao Zedong that aimed to eliminate his perceived rivals and create a more communist society. It resulted in widespread violence, disruption, and economic stagnation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical impact and consequences of specific economic policies and revolutions.