Communes: Establishing Communes Flashcards
1
Q
What was the debate within the CCP about the pace of change towards collectivisation? What was Mao’s opinion and what was the opinion of Liu Shaoqi and other ‘gradualists’?
A
The CCP were split between wanting China to change to Communism fast, or slow. Mao wanted to go fast, while Liu Shaoqi and other ‘gradualists’ wanted change to happen slower and more gradually.
2
Q
Why were party cadres enthusiastic about collectivisation?
A
They wanted to demonstrate their loyalty to Mao and to educate their careers.
3
Q
When did collectivisation become compulsory?
A
1956
4
Q
How did communes differ in size from APCs and MATs?
A
They held 4,000 to 20,000 households.
5
Q
What was the name of the first commune?
A
The ‘Spunik Commune’.
