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Question 10 • World History

Which explains a difference between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong in regards to economic policy?

Answer
A
Deng closed the country to outside influences, while Mao supported learning new technology from other countries.
B
Deng sought to modernize China by introducing capitalism in a limited way, while Mao rejected all capitalist ideas.
C
Deng believed in collectivization of farms, while Mao repealed these ideas in favor of limited private ownership of land.
D
Deng closed schools and learning, while Mao believed training a skilled workforce was key to economic prosperity.

Explanation

Deng Xiaoping introduced market reforms that allowed some private enterprise and foreign investment while keeping Communist Party rule. Mao Zedong rejected capitalist practices and organized the economy around state control and collectivized agriculture. Therefore, choice D correctly describes their difference.

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