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What impact has Mao had on the lives of the Chinese people from 1949 in the following areas: economic, social and political?
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Question 1 What impact has Mao had on the lives of the Chinese people from 1949 in the following areas: economic, social and political? 1949 saw the rise of Communism in China. On the 29th September a "Common Programme" was draw up by the leaders of the Communist Party saying they wanted to bring democracy, independence and freedom of thought, speech, publication and religion (among other things) to China. China, however, was in a state of chaos at the time: inflation and unemployment had rocketed and the government was slow and inefficient. There was also a threat that Chiang Kaishek, the former leader of China, would make a comeback. However, Mao Zedong, the leader of the Communist party, who had taken over power in 1949 made many changes to the economy, in agriculture and industry. Economic Changes On 30th June 1950, an Agrarian Reform Law was introduced by the Communists to help...
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