Economic policy, 1949-65


  • 1) Give two things you can infer from Source A about Mao’s reasons for introducing People’s Communes in China.
    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this:

    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this: 4 Marks



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  • 2) Explain why Mao enforced collectivisation from 1953
    You may use the following in your answer:
    - Mutual Aid Teams
    - Peasantry
    You must also use information of your own 12 Marks


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  • 3) How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the success of the Great Leap Forward?
    Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and your knowledge of the historical context 8 Marks



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  • 4) Study Interpretations 1 and 2.
    They give different views about the success of the Great Leap Forward.
    What is the main difference between these views?
    Explain your answer, using details from both interpretations 4 Marks



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  • 5) Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the success of the Great Leap Forward.
    You may use Sources B and C to help explain your answer 4 Marks



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  • 6) How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the success of the Great Leap Forward?
    Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of the historical context
    Up to 4 marks of the total for this question will be awarded for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and use of specialist terminology 20 Marks



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