AOS2 Flashcards
When was the Marriage Law issued?
May 1950
What did article 48 of the constitution say?
“The state protects the rights and interests of women”
When were the cleanliness drives?
1950
What did Fenby say of the other parties?
“Window dressings”
When was the Korean War (China’s involvement)?
1950
How many Chinese troops partook in the Korean War?
350,000
What was the result of the Korean War?
An economic embargo on China
When was Fanshen?
1950
When was the Agrarian Reform law?
1950
How many does Becker estimate were killed in Fanshen?
2-5 million
What did Short say of Fanshen?
“Wedded to the new revolutionary order in a way that passive spectators never could be”
What did Mao say of Fanshen?
“The peasants are clear sighted”
When was the Thought Reform campaign?
1950s
When was Sanfan?
1951
What were the 3 antis?
Corruption, waste, bureaucratism
What did Mao say of Sanfan?
“Following the policy of educating and remoulding”
When was Wufan?
1952
What did the 5 antis include?
Tax evasion and fraud
How many businesses were investigated in Wufan?
450,000
What did Gray say of Wufan?
“An opportunity to pulverise China’s capitalists”
When was the first 5 year plan?
1953-1958
How much of the budget was dedicated to heavy industry?
88.8%