Question

How did the Great Leap Forward contribute to the Cultural Revolution?

A. It allowed Mao to rally the Chinese population against the Soviet
Union.

B. It was so successful that China developed a middle class that
strongly opposed communism.

C. It reduced Mao Zedong's power and led him to develop a cult of
personality to regain his influence.

D. It encouraged the Chinese Nationalist Party to launch an invasion
of mainland China.

Answer 1

The righ answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Great Leap Forward was a disaster that led to famine and millions of deaths. According to some sources, 20-40 million people may have died because of famine in China. As a consequence, Mao lost much of his authority as other top leaders put the blame on him and critized him. Unwilling to give up his position as the most important Communist leader and the main head of the party, he conceived the Cultural Revolution as a way to destroy his political opponents and consolidate his absolute power.