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The transition to Socialism, 1952–1962 key terms
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The transition to Socialism, 1952–1962
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Collective Leadership
A leadership style where power is distributed among several leaders rather than concentrated in a single individual.
Rightist
A term used in Communist China to label individuals who were perceived as opposing the Communist ideology, often leading to persecution.
Collectivization
The process of consolidating individual landholdings and labor into collective farms, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity.
Maoism
A form of Marxism-Leninism developed by Mao Zedong, emphasizing the role of peasantry in revolution and the importance of continuous revolution.
Collectivisation
The process of consolidating individual landholdings and labor into collective farms, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity.
Rightists
Individuals in China who were perceived as opposing the Communist Party's policies, often targeted during the rectification campaigns.
Collectivization
The process of consolidating individual landholdings and labor into collective farms, a key aspect of socialist policy in China.
Maoism
A form of Marxism-Leninism developed by Mao Zedong, emphasizing the role of the peasantry in revolution and the importance of continuous revolution.
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