Question

question 5 of 10
which of the following describes a major outcome of mao zedongs great leap forward policies?
a. chinas international influence grew, as it had developed a strong industrial economy.
b. red guards were sent to the countryside, as they had become uncontrollable.
c. maos political influence declined, as his policies had resulted in mass starvation.
d. collectivization of labor was stopped, as it had offered peasants too much freedom.

Explanation:

The Great Leap Forward led to a large - scale economic disaster and mass starvation in China. Mao's political influence declined as a result of the failure of these policies. Option A is incorrect as the Great Leap Forward did not lead to the development of a strong industrial economy in the positive sense. Option B is not the major outcome of the Great Leap Forward policies. Option D is also not a major outcome related to the overall impact of the Great Leap Forward.

Answer:

C. Mao's political influence declined, as his policies had resulted in mass starvation.