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

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Against

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

Support of the people

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

Stalin impressed

International prestige

China isolated from the West

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Mao the 'rightful leader'