Which statement BEST describes political characteristics of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution?
Responses
A The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were capitalist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the will of the government economically, but with little to no focus on the social aspects of Chinese society.The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were capitalist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the will of the government economically, but with little to no focus on the social aspects of Chinese society.
B The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were capitalist and democratic politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the people of China with little to no concern for the common good of the Chinese government.The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were capitalist and democratic politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the people of China with little to no concern for the common good of the Chinese government.
C The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were communist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the government with little to no consideration of civil rights and civil liberties of the Chinese people.The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were communist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the government with little to no consideration of civil rights and civil liberties of the Chinese people.
D The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were colonial and divine right politically, as the projects followed the complete will of Western nations, like the United States and the wishes of those nations to change the Chinese society and economy.
C The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were communist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the government with little to no consideration of civil rights and civil liberties of the Chinese people.
C The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were communist and totalitarian politically, as the projects followed the complete will of the government with little to no consideration of civil rights and civil liberties of the Chinese people.
To determine the best statement that describes the political characteristics of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, we need to understand the historical context of these events in China.
First, the Great Leap Forward was an economic and social campaign initiated by Mao Zedong in the late 1950s. Its aim was to transform China's agrarian economy into a socialist society through rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture.
On the other hand, the Cultural Revolution took place in the mid-1960s and was a mass movement led by Mao to preserve socialist ideology and purge elements within the Communist Party that he saw as a threat. It was characterized by political tightening, ideological conformity, and widespread persecution.
Based on this information, option A can be eliminated because it incorrectly describes the projects as capitalist, while both the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were driven by communist ideology.
Option B can also be eliminated as it suggests that the projects were democratic, which is not an accurate representation of the authoritarian nature of the Chinese government during that time.
Option D can be eliminated as it suggests that the projects were influenced by Western nations, which is not true. Both the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were internally-driven initiatives within China.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C. The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were communist and totalitarian politically. These projects followed the complete will of the government with little consideration for civil rights and civil liberties of the Chinese people.
Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward rapidly transformed China from an agrarian economy into a modern industrial society. Which of these was a NEGATIVE effect of this program?
Responses
A Iron and steel production increased 75% between 1958 and 1961.Iron and steel production increased 75% between 1958 and 1961.
B The program led to China's expulsion from the United Nations in 1962.The program led to China's expulsion from the United Nations in 1962.
C The shift from agriculture to industry resulted in a decrease in food production, which in turn caused widespread famine in China.The shift from agriculture to industry resulted in a decrease in food production, which in turn caused widespread famine in China.
D The program led to conflict between China's communist leaders and the Soviet Union over China's desire to develop nuclear weapons.