Untitled Deck Flashcards
What was a significant difference between the establishment of the CCP and the Bolsheviks?
The CCP had more experience and organization, while the Bolsheviks were unprepared and relied on the old government.
The CCP had majority public support, whereas the Bolsheviks faced opposition.
What did Mao mean by ‘people’s republic’ in 1949?
It meant the people were equal and guided by central control of socialism and communism gradually.
What was the hierarchy of governance in the People’s Republic of China?
- Standing Committee of Politburo
- Political Bureau (Politburo)
- Central Committee
- National Party Congress
- National People’s Congress
The Chairman was Mao, with trusted colleagues like Zhou Enlai and Zhu De.
How did the Communist Party enforce its policies?
The People’s Liberation Army enforced government policies.
What was ‘Mao Zedong Thought’ primarily focused on?
It prioritized the peasantry and aimed to develop rural areas.
Fill in the blank: The CCP confiscated land from large estates and collectivized agriculture, meaning everyone worked together on land owned by the _______.
government.
What were ‘speak bitterness meetings’?
Meetings where peasants confronted landlords to demand land back and denounce them.
What was the fate of many landlords during the land reform period?
Over 2 million landlords were executed.
What was the purpose of ‘reeducation through labor’ camps?
To punish reactionaries and enforce communist propaganda.
True or False: The Hundred Flowers Campaign encouraged open criticism of the Communist Party.
True.
What was the outcome of the Anti-Rightist Movement?
Intellectuals who criticized the party were attacked and persecuted.
What was the ‘three-anti campaign’ initiated by Mao?
It targeted waste, corruption, and inefficiency.
What was the ‘five-anti campaign’ expanded to include?
It targeted industrial sabotage, tax evasion, bribery, fraud, and theft of government property.
What was the consequence for those labeled as ‘enemies of the state’?
They faced severe punishments, including execution.
Fill in the blank: By 1952, only the _______ was legal in China.
Communist party.
What was a significant challenge faced by Mao’s government in the early years?
Fear of separatist elements on remote borders.
What was the outcome of the invasion of Tibet in 1950?
The PLA gained full control despite cultural and religious differences.
What impact did the Korean War have on Mao’s military?
Troop numbers rose to 3 million to support North Korea.
What were the ‘Reunification Campaigns’ aimed at?
Preventing regions like Xinjiang from becoming Soviet territory.
What did the CCP do to suppress Buddhism in Tibet?
Buddhism was repressed during the reunification campaigns.
How did the CCP handle opposition parties?
All opposition parties were eliminated by 1952.
What was the result of the land reform for peasants?
They had nominal ownership but were locked into cooperative farms.
How did Mao’s government respond to perceived foreign influence?
Banned foreign names and censored foreign media.
