Great Leap Forward Overview
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What was the primary goal of the 'walking on two legs' policy within the Great Leap Forward?

  • To achieve a balance between increased agricultural and industrial output. (correct)
  • To solely focus on modernizing urban infrastructure and construction.
  • To prioritize heavy industrial production over all other sectors.
  • To rapidly expand the military and defense capabilities.

    • What was the main structural change implemented in agriculture during the second five year plan, contrasting with the first?

  • The privatization of farmlands and the introduction of market mechanisms.
  • A shift towards local organization of production. (correct)
  • Increased reliance on foreign agricultural imports.
  • A focus on centrally planned production targets.

    • What was the consequence of the unrealistic targets set for steel production during the Great Leap Forward?

  • The development of high-quality steel that met global standards.
  • Rapid and sustained economic growth, exceeding initial projections.
  • A decrease in overall industrial output due to resource misallocation. (correct)
  • A shift towards a more technologically advanced and efficient industrial sector.

    • Which of the following best characterises the general approach that Mao took towards technological limitations?

    <p>Technological obstacles could be overcome by mass mobilisation alone. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor that motivated Mao to launch the Great Leap Forward?

    <p>The desire for China to overtake Britain economically within a short period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate decline in industrial production by 1962, compared to the 1958-59 levels?

    <p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reported total agricultural production in 1958, compared to the actual figure?

    <p>The reported figure was grossly exaggerated compared to the actual. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate death rate per 1000 people by 1960, according to the passage?

    <p>28.68 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions experienced the highest death rate during the great famine?

    <p>Anhui (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these contributed to the great famine?

    <p>Reduced land used for agriculture and unrealistic production quotas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of cultivated land was affected by floods or droughts during the period discussed?

    <p>60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Khrushchev take in 1960 that impacted China's economic situation?

    <p>Recalled Soviet economic and scientific advisors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason intellectuals were unwilling to offer advice during the famines?

    <p>Previous terror campaigns had intimidated them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to Peng Dehuai being denounced and barred from the Politburo?

    <p>He publicly disagreed with Mao at the Lushan Conference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following Mao's partial withdrawal from politics, who took over as key policymakers for the daily management of the country?

    <p>Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Liu's 1962 speech directly challenge?

    <p>Mao's assessment of the ratio of successes to failures and their causes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major shift in economic strategy?

    <p>Emphasizing agriculture as the foundation of the country instead of 'walking on two legs'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change was made to empower the peasantry?

    <p>They were granted greater ability to trade freely on the market and cultivate unused land. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best describes the change in factory management?

    <p>Managers were given more control over state-owned enterprises and profitability was emphasised. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demonstrates that the reforms were successful?

    <p>Rapid growth in both light and heavy industry, and increased consumer goods production. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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