use of terror and propaganda Flashcards
what was the use of terror and propaganda?
to isolate and shame chosen targets
terror was inserted through what?
control. campaigns and propaganda
what did mao do to make sure he was in control of the executions and killing?
set quota - ‘i person in every 1000’ general target
what were the officials expected to do with the responsibility of executions and killing?
keep track and report to mao
what made the selection of victims often little to do with guilt or innocence?
pressure the officials felt
what opportunity did officials take when given responsibility for killing?
opportunity to settle rivals
what did the pressure on the population cause?
high suicide rate
what did suspicion create?
growing feeling of isolation
by summer of 1951, what did all citizens of china over the age of 15 have to have?
official residence permit
by what year, did prostitution and drugs become virtually stamped?
1953
the tobacco production increased and the population was effected by?
the government encouraging the population to smoke
the communist party was increasing control over the population by 1953, through what?
the tool of propaganda
what did propaganda make a atmosphere of?
atmosphere of fear and suspicion
