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Reform and Control, 1962–1966 (A-level only)

the People's Republic of China: Economic growth and the: Reform and Control, 1962–1966 (A-level only)

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Leadership in the PRC: Mao's position in 1962; party division and ideology versus pragmatism; the power struggle; supporters and opponents of Mao's policies; the personality cult of Mao Zedong.
Economic developments: pragmatism and the policies of Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping.
Social change: women; education; youth; culture; ethnic groups and attacks on religion; the benefits and disadvantages of communist rule.
International relations: Sino-Soviet relations and conflict over Xinjiang.

Personality CultPragmatismEconomic ReformCollectivizationFour OldsHan MigrationBorder Conflict

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Mao's leadership and policies, always support your arguments with specific examples from the period.
Use specific examples: When discussing economic policies, always support your arguments with specific examples from Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping's reforms.

Confusing Mao's policies with those of his opponents: Clearly differentiate between Mao's radical policies and the more moderate, pragmatic approaches advocated by his opponents.
Confusing Liu Shaoqi with Mao Zedong: Focus on Liu's pragmatic approach and economic reforms, which differed significantly from Mao's ideological campaigns.

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