What programs did Mao Zedong instituted?

Answer 1

Mao Zedong instituted several significant programs during his leadership of China, most notably the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962) aimed to rapidly industrialize the country and collectivize agriculture, but it led to widespread famine and economic disaster. The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) sought to reinforce communist ideology by purging capitalist elements from Chinese society, resulting in social upheaval, persecution of intellectuals, and significant cultural destruction. These programs had lasting impacts on China's society and economy.