8.4 Lecture Qs

Explain ONE way that both the United States and the Soviet Union sought to maintain influence over the course of the Cold War? (3-4 Sentences)

Where did Chaing Kai-shek and the Nationalist flee to after being defeated by Mao?

• Taiwan
• South Korea
• Japan
• China

How did Mao want to change the foundation of economics in China?

• Deregulation of the financial sector
• transform from agriculture to modern industrialization

• Implementation of a free-market economy
• Privatization of all industries

What type of government did Mao implement?

• Monarchist, with a restoration of the imperial court of China

• Capitalist within a Fascist orthodoxy

• Democratic Socialist with equality for all classes and races

• One Pary Communist dictatorship

What was the Great Leap Forward?

• The Great Leap Forward was a scientific experiment conducted in the United States in the 19th century.
• The Great Leap Forward was an economic and social campaign led by the Chinese Communist Party from 1958 to 1962.
• The Great Leap Forward was a military operation in Europe during World War II. This led to the growth of support for Mao and the Red Army in China from 1945 to the 1970s.

• The Great Leap Forward was a cultural movement in South America in the 1970s.

Was the Great Leap Forward a success?

• Partially
• Absolutely
• No
• Yes

What was the farming output and other consequences of the Great Leap Forward?

• Decreased farming output by 30%. 20 million people died

• Improved farming output, reduced poverty, increased food security
• Stable farming output, minimal impact on society, balanced economy
• Increased farming output, economic prosperity, surplus production

What was Mao concerned with after Stalin died?

• Protecting his own legacy

• Mao's health concerns
• Mao's foreign relations
• Mao's economic policies

What was Mao trying to show when he conducted his public swims?

• To showcase his swimming skills and prowess in the water
• To demonstrate his physical fitness and vitality, emphasizing his leadership qualities.
• To prove his ability to withstand cold temperatures
• To demonstrate his humility and willingness to engage with the public

Why were experts afraid of the consequences of Mao's swim?

• Concerns about Mao's swimming abilities
• Fear of sharks in the water
• Worries about Mao's political reputation
• His first swim was followed by mass death