IMPACTS
The Great Leap forward- Grain production decreased by 51,100,000 tons, in 1960.
- Population dropped by 13,500,000. - The per capita grain production sharply declined -National income decreased by over 1/2. - Grain and pork consumption decreased rapidly. |
The Cultural RevolutionDestroyed antiques. **
- Schools did not operate for a period of time.
- Horrible human-suffering was done. - Many of China's antiques were destroyed. - Chinese people were left physically and mentally tormented and the economy idle. |