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How far do you agree that the Korean War helped Mao establish Communist…
How far do you agree that the Korean War helped Mao establish Communist control over China?
Structure
Support of the people
Consolidating political power
International prestige
Intro - It can be argued that the Korean War helped Mao establish Communist control over China to a great extent
For
Support of the people
Even some against communism got caught up in the patriotic parade across the nation -> tales and propaganda of heroic soldiers
Many put their faith in Communism due to the victory
Workers joined patriotic campaigns -> increased production in key businesses
Consolidating political power
Korean War acted as a smokescreen for the 3 and 5 antis campaigns
Suppression of political dissidents
A catalyst for Communist transformation - war effort meant that industry
International prestige
The PRC was newly formed, and yet, held the UN and South Korea to a stalemate -> demonstrating their military capability
Mao the 'rightful leader'
Stalin impressed
Against
Support of the people
International prestige
China isolated from the West