The Great Leap Forward (Great Famine) (jan 1, 1958 – jan 1, 1963)
Description:
In 1958, Mao Zedong started the Great Leap Forward, which was a 5 year plan to advance China's economy. People were forced to work in communes, and meals were served in public mess halls. Due to many factors, this plan failed and caused a famine that resulted in the death of 40,000,000 people.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1958
jan 1, 1963
~ 5 years