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'