2.3. Outcomes of the GLF. Flashcards
1
Q
How long did it last?
A
For three of its planned five years.
2
Q
What was a result of the failed agricultural system?
A
The Great Chinese Famine in which 30 million people died. The government lost 30 million of their workforce.
3
Q
What was the result of the famine?
A
No workforce = Collapse of economy
- No financial backing as China wanted to be independent from the USSR.
4
Q
What is happening in China?
A
It is spiraling into an economic crisis.
5
Q
What was Mao forced to do?
A
To go against his idea of communism and selectively implement communism.
6
Q
What does Mao admit to?
A
There were mistakes with his form of communism and resigns as president of China but remains chairman of the CCP.
