the idelogy and policies of the CCP Flashcards
what was mao zedong thought?
set of ideas that changed and evolved over time
based on marxism, adapted to chinese conditions
what did mao zedong belief?
peasants had potential to become a revolutionary force
how did mao believe the peasants should be worked and provided with?
work closely with the peasants and provide them with leadership
what areas did mao concentrate on?
the rural areas of peasantry countryside
what was mao zedong?
a nationalist and revolutionary communist
what did the GMD and CCP share?
desire for china to be restored as a powerful independent country
not be reliant on foreign powers
why did mao think the communists were dangerous?
they could become a new ruling class that could exploit people in ways similar to the old ruling class
how did mao operate in his party with the people?
the communist party should be embedded in the people
listen to the concerns of the people and learn from them
what did mao believe the CCP should not behave in?
a commandist way - issuing orders but not listening to the peoples concerns
what did mao argue is the communists main task?
mobilise people in mass campaigns to achieve specific objectives
what did mao believe the next revolution will be?
a bourgeois revolution for overthrow of feudalism
what was the one important lesson mao learnt the need for?
tactical flexibility
-adapt his policies to the circumstances of the time
what did mao want the CCP and GMD to subscribe to?
a united front to help the fight against the japanese and come together as one
believed the two party could co-operate
what was the CCP long aim?
confiscate land from weathly landlords and richer peasants, for redistribution to the poorer peasants
what did the CCP focus on in 1937
adopting a more moderate land reform programme - where tactical flexibility came in
mao focused on rent reductions for poorer peasants
what social reform happened because of mao?
arranged marriages ended
gave women more freedom of choice
steps taken to improve literacy amongst the peasants
