China's Great Leap Forward (jan 1, 1958 – dec 31, 1963)
Description:
The goal of this event was to modernize and develop and boost agriculture and industry in China. What actually happened was a different story as communes (collective farms) offered little worker incentive; poor quality products and a famine killed millions.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1958
dec 31, 1963
~ 6 years