The Great Leap's goal of developing China's material productive forces was inextricably intertwined with the pursuit of communist social goals and the development of a popular communist consciousness. This failed and could have ended Mao Zedong's influence. Instead of moving forward into a more modern country, Mao and the CCP took a step back to the past.
The Great Leap's objective of developing China's material productive forces was inextricably linked to the pursuit of communist social goals and the development of a popular communist consciousness. This failed, potentially ending Mao Zedong's influence. Instead of progressing toward a modern nation, Mao and the CCP took a step back in time.