7.17 - Reforms from 1978
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What were the Four Modernizations proposed by Deng Xiaoping?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'IADS' to recall the sectors.
Who was Deng Xiaoping?
💡 Hint: He was a key figure after Mao.
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Which of the following was NOT one of the Four Modernizations?
💡 Hint: Think back to the sectors directly referenced by Deng Xiaoping.
True or False: Deng Xiaoping purely adhered to Mao Zedong's policies during his economic reforms.
💡 Hint: Consider how Deng's approach to modernization contrasts with Mao's.
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Assess how the political environment in China constrained the success of the economic reforms. Provide examples to illustrate your analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how the government's control over dissent impacted public perceptions and participation.
Explore the implications of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on future governance in China, emphasizing potential contradictions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how economic policies in a repressive regime create social expectations that may contradict the political system.
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