Great Lead Forward (may 1, 1958 – aug 1, 1962)
Description:
Under Chairman Mao, China instituted a series of polices to reorganize and modernize the country. These policies were disasters, leading to a massive famine.Between 15-55 million people died.
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Date:
may 1, 1958
aug 1, 1962
~ 4 years and 3 months