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Modernization in China — Unit test

Question 6 • GA-GSE World History B-CR

Which best explains why the Great Leap Forward hurt China’s economy?

Answer
A
The changes led to a demoralized and inefficient workforce.
B
The changes meant fewer workers for factories and farms.
C
The changes led to widespread poverty and millions of homeless.
D
The changes meant farms could no longer produce enough food.

Explanation

The Great Leap Forward reorganized agriculture into communes and redirected labor toward industrial projects. This disrupted farming and, along with unrealistic production targets and poor planning, caused food production to fall sharply and contributed to a devastating famine. Therefore, the best choice is D, the changes meant farms could no longer produce enough food.

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