Chapter 6: Great Leap Forward Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Great Leap Forward?
A
1958-1962
2
Q
Example of Mao inflating his target
A
In 1957 he declared china would be produced 40million tonnes of steel in the 1970s (this is 8x as high as they were producing at end of 1st 5 year plan)In 1958 he predicated a steel output of 100 million tonnes by 1962
3
Q
What were the 4 no’s
A
Mosquitos, rats, flies and sparrows
4
Q
What percentage increase in agriculture during the FIRST five year plan?
A
agricultural production only increased by 3.8% during 1st 5YP
5
Q
How many soviet experts were withdrawn from china in 1960?
A
10,000 experts
