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The great leap forward and the Cultural Revolution

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The great leap forward and the Cultural Revolution

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The great leap forward was known as China's 2nd five-year plan. It began in 1958 and ended in 1962. The cultural revolution was when China tried to stabilize its power and enforce the Communist partys ideas throughout the country

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Contributors: David WilsonInstructorDWInstructor: David Wilson David has taught college history and holds an MA in history.

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China’s Cultural Revolution Lesson for Kids: Definition & Summary | Study.com

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In 1966 to 1976, China’s Cultural Revolution led to major changes throughout the country under the direction of Chairman Mao Zedong, including…

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the goals of the Cultural Revolution, and Great Leap forward.

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The great leap forward's major goal was to transform China into a Communist paradise. The Cultural Revolution aimed to industrialize China and provide a new government that was open to Mao's new communist ideas.

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The great leap Forward was a major failure it had an estimated thirty million people died of starvation in China. The biggest Famine in history. The cultural Revolution was also a failure, it crippled the economy, ruined millions of lives and threw China into 10 years of turmoil, bloodshed, hunger and stagnation.

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This collection of Chinese Revolution documents contains primary sources from the Hundred Days' Reforms in 1898 to the death of Mao Zedong in 1976. These Chinese Revolution documents have been selected and compiled by Alpha History authors. New documents are being added on a regular basis. If you would like to contribute or suggest a document, please contact Alpha History.
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This collection of Chinese Revolution documents contains primary sources relevant to China from the 19th century to the death of Mao Zedong in 1976.

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“China’s Great Leap Forward.” Association for Asian Studies, 16 June 2023, www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/chinas-great-leap-forward/.

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“China’s Cultural Revolution.” Digital Inquiry Group, inquirygroup.org/history-lessons/chinas-cultural-revolution. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.