Part A: Plan of Investigation (150 words)
The following question will be explored in this investigation: To what extent was Mao’s economic planning a complete disaster in the years 1953 to 1967? The scope of the recialism’ by Raphael Shen will be assessed as they provide significant as well as contradicting evidence. A conclusion will then be reached based on evaluations of the sources and the information that they provide.
Part B: Summary of Evidence (628 words)
China’s economy
• Mao believed that in order for China to become a formidable nation it was necessary to industrialize through collectivisation to be achieved through the First Five Year Plan from 1952-1956.1
• Rapid urbanization, tight restrictions on public spending, high …show more content…
While China under his power did grow economically in terms of statistics, there were also many detrimental effects that were a result of decisions made by Mao during his reign. Mao’s First Five Year Plan for collectivisation resulted in significant migration from rural to urban areas.1 This in turn allowed for rapid industrialization in many areas of China which greatly contributed to the low inflation percentage of 15%.1 The low inflation rate was also partially due to Mao’s strictness on public spending, infliction of high taxation, and the introduction of a new currency which all contributed to the improved economy under Mao’s economic planning.1 By the end of the First Five Year Plan, despite the unimpressive results by international standards, ution towards their previous landlords which culminated into approximately 1 million recorded deaths.5 The creation of communes that were credited as part of Mao’s economic planning gave citizens assistance in areas such as healthcare, education, as well as homes for the elderly- comforts that were previously only held by the wealthy were made into a common courtesy for all.5 The system of organization proved to be effective as the subdivisions within each commune allowed for all individuals to be trained to do a specific task which resulted in efficiency and little miscommunication.5 Party cadres were often assigned to visit communes to make sure that there were minimal issues as well as to eliminate those who did not cooperate to cease any ideas that opposed Mao.1 Though this ensured cooperation and proved that none were exempt from rules, it also instilled a lot of fear as many were afraid of arrest and execution if they spoke out.1 Mao did not place much value on one’s occupation- in fact, many members of the party were executed if they were suspected to be a ‘class enemy’.1 In order to ensure complete submission towards Mao’s
The following question will be explored in this investigation: To what extent was Mao’s economic planning a complete disaster in the years 1953 to 1967? The scope of the recialism’ by Raphael Shen will be assessed as they provide significant as well as contradicting evidence. A conclusion will then be reached based on evaluations of the sources and the information that they provide.
Part B: Summary of Evidence (628 words)
China’s economy
• Mao believed that in order for China to become a formidable nation it was necessary to industrialize through collectivisation to be achieved through the First Five Year Plan from 1952-1956.1
• Rapid urbanization, tight restrictions on public spending, high …show more content…
While China under his power did grow economically in terms of statistics, there were also many detrimental effects that were a result of decisions made by Mao during his reign. Mao’s First Five Year Plan for collectivisation resulted in significant migration from rural to urban areas.1 This in turn allowed for rapid industrialization in many areas of China which greatly contributed to the low inflation percentage of 15%.1 The low inflation rate was also partially due to Mao’s strictness on public spending, infliction of high taxation, and the introduction of a new currency which all contributed to the improved economy under Mao’s economic planning.1 By the end of the First Five Year Plan, despite the unimpressive results by international standards, ution towards their previous landlords which culminated into approximately 1 million recorded deaths.5 The creation of communes that were credited as part of Mao’s economic planning gave citizens assistance in areas such as healthcare, education, as well as homes for the elderly- comforts that were previously only held by the wealthy were made into a common courtesy for all.5 The system of organization proved to be effective as the subdivisions within each commune allowed for all individuals to be trained to do a specific task which resulted in efficiency and little miscommunication.5 Party cadres were often assigned to visit communes to make sure that there were minimal issues as well as to eliminate those who did not cooperate to cease any ideas that opposed Mao.1 Though this ensured cooperation and proved that none were exempt from rules, it also instilled a lot of fear as many were afraid of arrest and execution if they spoke out.1 Mao did not place much value on one’s occupation- in fact, many members of the party were executed if they were suspected to be a ‘class enemy’.1 In order to ensure complete submission towards Mao’s