The Great Leap Forward (1957-1959) Flashcards
1
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What was the economic growth target set by the CCP?
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2
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Why did Mao want to change the Soviet Union’s model of economic growth?
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3
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What’s a commune?
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4
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What was the national impact of Mao’s approval on one particular commune?
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5
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How did work on large-scale projects further impact food production?
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6
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Who was responsible for the new planting/agricultural methods that proved disastrous?
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7
Q
Why did backyard steel production fail?
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8
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What was the purpose of the Four pests (Sihai) campaign?
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9
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How did the Four Pests Campaign make the situation worse?
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10
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What is consideredd the ‘worst’ failure of the Great Leap?
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11
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What were the main consequences of the Great Leap?
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