History Paper 1

Yes, the implementation of Mao Zedong’s policies, the Great Leap Forward (1958-62) and the Cultural Revolution (1966-69) were both catastrophic events. For example, Mao’s disastrous Great Leap Forward led to a serious famine which caused the death of millions of and ruined the economy. Similarly, Mao’s devastating Cultural Revolution crippled the economy, destroyed millions of lives and thrust China into turmoil. In this essay, ways will be critically discussed to show how Mao’s policies...