Question

which explains a difference between deng xiaoping and mao zedong in regards to economic policy?

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• deng believed in collectivization of farms, while mao repealed these ideas in favor of limited private ownership of land.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• Option 1: Deng Xiaoping introduced market - oriented reforms (a limited form of capitalism - like elements) to modernize China, while Mao Zedong rejected capitalist ideas. This aligns with their economic policy differences.
• Option 2: Mao closed schools during the Cultural Revolution, and Deng emphasized education for a skilled workforce. So this option has the two leaders' actions reversed.
• Option 3: Mao closed China to outside influences (isolationist), and Deng opened up to learn new technology. This option has their stances reversed.
• Option 4: Mao believed in collectivization, and Deng moved away from full collectivization towards some private ownership. This option has their ideas reversed.

Answer:

A. Deng sought to modernize China by introducing capitalism in a limited way, while Mao rejected all capitalist ideas.