12. China’s revolution and Maoist campaigns
Individuals & institutions
Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist Party, China
Events & dates
The People’s Republic was proclaimed in 1949. The Great Leap Forward began in 1958 and was followed by catastrophic famine. The Cultural Revolution began in 1966.
Consequences & historical significance
Literacy and basic health campaigns expanded in parts of China, while political campaigns, forced mobilization and famine caused severe suffering.