'The Korean War was a great success for China.’ How far do you agree?
It was (for Mao)
It wasn't
Enhanced international prestige
Excuse to consolidate power
Indoctrination
Bad for the economy
USA= enemy
1 million dead
Relationship with Russia broke
North Korea is a buffer zone
PRC= most powerful Communist nation
The Great terror against counter revolutionaries
3 antis and 5 antis
1 in every 1000 acceptable amount
Against bourgeoisie
Mao's eldest son
cost PRC $10 million
Mao= manipulated by Stalin
No money for health/ education
Laogai: 1953 there were 2 million prisoners
Propaganda campaigns: "Resist America, Aid Korea"
PLA: 800,000 new recruits per year
Americans and Christians
1 protestant missionary, 200 catholic
Conclusion
Good for Mao, not for the Chinese people. For the country as a whole, it gave them prestige and protection + patriotism
Grain requisitioning + famine