What was the impact of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward in China?

A. Mao's oppression of urban workers allowed rural farmers to prosper in peace.

B. Mao's political enemies were eliminated and his control over China was strengthened

C. Moas focus on rural steel production led to widespread famine and starvation

D. Mao's efforts to compete with the soviet union resulted in an economic boom

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24 October, 18:48

What was the impact of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward in China?

A. Mao's oppression of urban workers allowed rural farmers to prosper in peace.

B. Mao's political enemies were eliminated and his control over China was strengthened

C. Moas focus on rural steel production led to widespread famine and starvation

D. Mao's efforts to compete with the soviet union resulted in an economic boom

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Emilee Chen · Answer 1

The correct answer here would be C. The focus on steel was such that it took people away from their fields and they have missed an excellent season for food production in 1958. The weather in 1959 was disastrous and the yearly harvest was not nearly enough to sustain the Chinese population which led to widespread famine.