Deterioration during 1958 Flashcards
1
Q
In 1958, what did Mao launch?
A
A new policy which was a clear rejection of the USSR’s model of economic development
2
Q
What did Mao claim about the Great Leap Forward?
A
It was superior to the USSR’s Five-Year Plans
3
Q
Why was the Great Leap Forward a turning point in China’s relationship with the USSR?
A
It demonstrated to the world that Mao was willing to forge his own path, increasingly independent of the USSR
